SJB MPs protest outside Parliament

Parliamentarians of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday staged a protest near the Parliament and have decided to boycott Parliamentary sessions.

SJB MPs protested along the steps to the Parliament, against the alleged acts of violence by the ruling party MPs and refused to enter the Chambers until their safety is assured. 

Wearing black armbands and scarves, they held placards with slogan criticising the Government and members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) over their behaviour in the House. 

Speaking to the media, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said: “The Government is trying to hide their incompetency by illegitimately acting in the Parliament and releasing the violence against Opposition MPs.” 

He urged the ruling party to insure the safety of MPs.