Opposition files no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody
The Opposition today handed over a no confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne.
Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunatilaka confirmed that the motion was submitted this morning (March 19).
The motion has been signed by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa along with several other Members of Parliament representing the opposition.
UPDATE – 04:00 PM:
The debate on the no-confidence motion submitted against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has been scheduled for April 10, 2026.
This decision was made during the Committee on Parliamentary Business meeting held today (March 19), where matters related to the upcoming parliamentary week were discussed.
Accordingly, the debate will be held from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM on that day.
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