Fonseka loses Parliament seat

Fonseka loses Parliament seat

October 7, 2010   03:07 pm

Secretary General of Parliament has informed the Elections Commissioner that according to the constitution of Sri Lanka Sarath Fonseka has lost his parliamentary seat due to his imprisonment, Elections Department sources told Ada Derana.


President on September 30 confirmed the 30-month jail term imposed Sarath Fonseka following his conviction by the second Court Martial. Fonseka was transferred to Welikada prison late at night on the same day.

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