UNP to move no-confidence motions against two ministers

Monday, 11 July 2011 00:12 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Main opposition United National Party (UNP) is to move no-confidence motions in parliament against Petroleum Minister Susil Premajayanth and Power and Energy Minister Champika Ranawaka.

Chief Opposition Whip John Amaratunga has said the UNP seniors are to further discuss the issue tomorrow and a take a final decision.

The UNP has decided to move the no-confidence motions against the ministers due to the importing of substandard fuel and the power failures in the country due to the inadequate power supply.