Absence of NPP/JVP MPs Raises Questions Amid Unanimous Parliamentary Resolution on Sri Lanka Cricket

November 10, 2023

In a significant parliamentary development, the absence of National People's Power (NPP) and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Members of Parliament (MPs) has emerged as a focal point of intrigue. During a recent session, the Sri Lankan Parliament unanimously passed a landmark resolution titled "Removal of Corrupt Officials, including Chairman, from the Sri Lanka Cricket Board," garnering support from both government and opposition MPs. The unanimous approval signified a resounding call for accountability and reform within the Sri Lanka Cricket Board. However, the absence of NPP and JVP MPs during the vote has raised questions and generated discussions, with Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe openly inquiring if their non-participation indicates support for the allegedly corrupt management of Sri Lanka Cricket.

The unprecedented resolution's passage is a pivotal moment in addressing concerns surrounding corruption and mismanagement within the nation's cricket governing body. It underscores the collective determination of the Sri Lankan Parliament to usher in an era of transparency and integrity in cricket administration.

The absence of NPP and JVP MPs during this crucial vote has added an unexpected layer of intrigue to the unanimous and bipartisan push for reform in Sri Lanka Cricket. Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe's voiced concerns have ignited further interest in the motive behind the non-participation of these MPs.

This parliamentary resolution comes at a crucial juncture for the sport, as allegations of corruption and mismanagement have overshadowed Sri Lanka Cricket.