Opposition Leader R. Smampanthan welcomed former Minister Ravi Karunanayake's decision to resign from his Cabinet position.

Speaking in Parliament, the Opposition Leader said Karunanayake had set an example to others by making what he termed a bold decision.

Sampanthan addressed the House minutes after Karunanayake announced his decision to reign from the Cabinet Position.

At this point, however, Joint Opposition MP Dinesh Gunawardena criticised Sampanthan and called him a "shameless" opposition leader.

Several other Joint Opposition MPs also interrupted Sampanthan's speech.