Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said he would not convene Parliament unilaterally and create a constitutional crisis in the midst of the COVID19 outbreak.

"While fighting COVID-19, Sri Lanka does not want another constitutional crisis. Therefore, rumours that I would reconvene the Parliament unilaterally are false" Jayasuriya tweeted.

"All efforts must be taken by the Executive to avert a crisis. In a dispute, I am bound to uphold judiciary’s decision," he also added.

However, Jayasuriya will chair a Constitutional Council meeting at the Speaker's residence this afternoon.