Karu and JVP reject President’s invitation

November 18, 2018 12:04 pm

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has informed the President that he will not attend the all-party conference scheduled to be held this evening (18), stated the Office of the Speaker.

President Maithripala Sirisena has called a conference with the participation of all political parties represented in the Parliament, with the aim of bringing an end to the political crisis in Sri Lanka.

The all-party conference will be held under the patronage of President Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo at 5 pm today (18), according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).

Reportedly, the Speaker has informed the President regarding his decision through a phone call.

Meanwhile, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has also decided not to attend the meeting. MP Nalinda Jayatissa says that the President will be informed with this regard.

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