Tensions ran high in the hallowed halls of Parliament as Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardeana made a consequential announcement, informing the legislative body that Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament (MP) Ajith Mannaperuma would face immediate expulsion from Parliament. The decision to suspend Mannaperuma for a period of four weeks was attributed to his unruly behavior during a parliamentary session.

The incident that triggered this dramatic turn of events also had implications for school children who had the unique opportunity to witness parliamentary proceedings from the gallery. In light of the unfolding unruly behavior, authorities promptly removed the school children from the gallery for their safety.

The Speaker maintained Mannaperuma's unruly conduct was evidently deemed to be in violation of parliamentary decorum and discipline. As a consequence, Mannaperuma will face a suspension lasting four weeks, during which he will be unable to participate in parliamentary sessions.