Sri Lanka Prime Minister summons emergency party leaders meeting after protesters stormed the President’s House
Demonstrators run from tear gas used by police during a protest demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, amid the country’s economic crisis, near the president’s residence in Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 9, 2022. (REUTERS / Dinuka Liyanawatte)
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today (July 09) summoned an emergency meeting of political party leaders after protesters stormed the President’s House in Colombo amid growing anger over the government’s handling of an economic crisis.
Ranil Wickremesinghe also requested the speaker to summon parliament, a statement from the Prime Minister’s office said.
A demonstrator throws back a tear gas grenade towards police members as police use tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators during a protest demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, amid the country’s economic crisis, near the president’s residence in Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 9, 2022. (REUTERS / Dinuka Liyanawatte)
Demonstrators react to tear gas used by police during a protest demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, amid the country’s economic crisis, near the president’s residence in Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 9, 2022. (REUTERS / Dinuka Liyanawatte)
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This is a desperate call from a clue less prime minister fear of death.
Who are the Party Leaders?
Modadasa, Party leader of SJB, got himself admitted to hospital and sent his side-kick, Rajitha to the Aragalaya. Rajitha was mauled and chased away by the brave protestors.
The other Party leaders I know are (1) Vasu (2) AKD (3) Gonwansa (4) Rauff Hakeem (5) dead-man walking Sampantham.
The Speaker, Hon Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane becomes the Acting President.
When parliament meets on Monday, Hon Prasanna Ranatunge, Minister, or Hon Namal Rajapaksa will be elected President.