In a shocking revelation, UNP MP Palitha Range Bandara informed Speaker Karu Jayasuriya that he was offered USD 2.8 million to cross over to the "illegal" government. 

The UNP MP made the revelation when 118 MPs met in Parliament this morning, urging Speaker to convene Parliament without delay. 

It was widely rumoured that Range Bandara, a UNP State Minister, would cross over to the UPFA with a Cabinet portfolio. 

Range Bandara's revelation in Parliament this morning dispelled rumours of his possible crossover.