Asoka Ranwala appointed new Speaker of Parliament

Asoka Ranwala appointed new Speaker of Parliament

November 21, 2024   10:10 am

National People’s Power (NPP) Gampaha District Member of Parliament Asoka Sapumal Ranwala has been unanimously appointed as the new Speaker of Parliament.

He was nominated by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at the commencement of the inaugural session of the tenth Parliament.

The proposal was seconded by Minister Vijitha Herath.

The first sitting of the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka commenced at 10.00 a.m. this morning (21) with the participation of the newly-elected legislators.

Welcoming the new Speaker, representatives of political parties including PM Harini Amarasuriya, Samagi Jaba Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauf hakeem extended their best wishes to him.

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