The third day of parliamentary deliberations on the no-confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena commenced at 09:30 a.m. today, March 21. Originally slated for two days, the debate was extended to three days by the Committee on Parliamentary Business. The motion, tabled by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), alleges the Speaker's disregard for Supreme Court recommendations regarding the Online Safety Bill and accuses him of procedural irregularities, including passing the bill's third reading without a vote and using his decisive vote to affirm the appointment of the IGP.
The debate is scheduled to conclude at 4:30 p.m. followed by a vote on the motion. Stay tuned for updates as the session unfolds.