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November - 1 
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Tung-Lai Margue, on November 1 said that EU is worried the return of Mahinda Rajapaksa, as Prime Minister, could derail halting progress made toward national reconciliation following a war with ethnic mino
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European Union (EU) Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Tung-Lai Margue, on November 1 said that EU is worried the return of Mahinda Rajapaksa, as Prime Minister, could derail halting progress made toward national reconciliation following a war with ethnic minority Tamil separatists that killed tens of thousands, many during the final stages under his watch as President, reports Colombo Page."The government got GSP on the basis of certain commitments, if these commitments are not met, then we would consider withdrawal," Tung-Lai Margue told.Margue was referring to Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status, under which Sri Lanka's top exports of garments and fish get lucrative concessions in the world's largest single market.
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November - 1 
Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres on November 1 urged Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena to take measures to immediately reconvene the Parliament, which was prorogued by the President until November 16, reports Colo
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Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres on November 1 urged Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena to take measures to immediately reconvene the Parliament, which was prorogued by the President until November 16, reports Colombo Page.The Secretary-General spoke by telephone with President Maithripala Sirisena about the political crisis in the island nation, the Office of the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General said.The Secretary-General urged the President to revert to Parliamentary procedures and allow the Parliament to vote as soon as possible.He encouraged the Government to uphold its earlier commitments to human rights, justice and reconciliation, in line with Human Rights Council resolutions.
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November - 1 
United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Member of Parliament (MP) Susil Premajayantha on November 1 said that Parliament would reconvene on November 16 as per the Gazette issued by President Maithripala Sirisena and not on November 5, reports Daily M
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United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Member of Parliament (MP) Susil Premajayantha on November 1 said that Parliament would reconvene on November 16 as per the Gazette issued by President Maithripala Sirisena and not on November 5, reports Daily Mirror. Premajayantha said “At least three working days were required to reconvene Parliament once it was prorogued. Therefore, Parliament cannot be reconvened on the 5th. Reports to that effect are incorrect
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November - 2 
A resolution signed by 118 Member of Parliaments (MP’s) against the appointment of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister and the appointments and decisions that followed, was handed over to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on November 2, re
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A resolution signed by 118 Member of Parliaments (MP’s) against the appointment of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister and the appointments and decisions that followed, was handed over to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on November 2, reports Daily Mirror.In the resolution, the MPs said the gazette notification issued by President Maithripala Sirisena on October 26 making Mr. Rajapaksa the Prime Minister was against the Constitution of Sri Lanka.“We also don’t accept any of the decisions and appointments made by the President that followed the appointment of Mr. Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister,” the MPs said.UNP MP Ajith P Perera presented the resolution which was seconded by MP Champika Ranawaka.
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Government spokesman and MP, KeheliyaRambukwellaon November 2 said that November 16 remains to be the Parliament's scheduled reconvening date and not November 7 as claimed by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, reports Daily Mirror.“The Speaker cannot change th
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Government spokesman and MP, KeheliyaRambukwellaon November 2 said that November 16 remains to be the Parliament's scheduled reconvening date and not November 7 as claimed by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, reports Daily Mirror.“The Speaker cannot change this date. Only the President can do so and no gazette notice on any change in the dates has been issued so far,” he said.
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November - 2 
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on November 2 announced that President Maithripala Sirisena has agreed to reconvene the Parliament on November 7, reports Colombo Page.Parliamentarians of United National Front (UNF), the main Tamil party Tamil National Allian
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Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on November 2 announced that President Maithripala Sirisena has agreed to reconvene the Parliament on November 7, reports Colombo Page.Parliamentarians of United National Front (UNF), the main Tamil party Tamil National Alliance (TNA), and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) met with Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on November 2 for a floor test to determine which party held the majority.
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UNP MP Palitha Range Bandaraon November 2 revealed that he was offered US$2.8 million and a Ministerial portfolio to join the Government,reports Daily Mirror.“They agreed to offer me Rs.500 million and settle the transaction at a temple in Colombo bu
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UNP MP Palitha Range Bandaraon November 2 revealed that he was offered US$2.8 million and a Ministerial portfolio to join the Government,reports Daily Mirror.“They agreed to offer me Rs.500 million and settle the transaction at a temple in Colombo but I said I could consider the offer if it was delivered to my house in Anamaduwa. They said I could be sworn in this evening. I received a message to my mobile phone saying I could get both cash and ministerial portfolio,” he told the media at the Parliamentary complex.
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UNP on November 2 handed over a No Confidence Motion to Speaker of House Karu Jayasuriya, against the appointment of Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister,reports Colombo Page. The Motion signed by MP Lakshman Kiriella says "In terms of Articles 46
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UNP on November 2 handed over a No Confidence Motion to Speaker of House Karu Jayasuriya, against the appointment of Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister,reports Colombo Page. The Motion signed by MP Lakshman Kiriella says "In terms of Articles 46(1)) and 48 of the Constitution, the Office of Prime Minister becomes vacant only if he dies, resigns, ceases to be a Member of Parliament (by removal or otherwise), or if the Statement of Government Policy or Appropriation Bill are defeated, or if a no confidence motion is passed against the Government."
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Tamil national Alliance (TNA), in a statement issued on November 3 has decided to support the no-confidence motion brought by the United National Party (UNP) against new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, reports Colombo Page. The statement said “Acco
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Tamil national Alliance (TNA), in a statement issued on November 3 has decided to support the no-confidence motion brought by the United National Party (UNP) against new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, reports Colombo Page. The statement said “According to the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the President does not possess the authority to remove a Prime Minister who is in office. Such authority that vested in the President previously was specifically repealed by the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. In these circumstances the Gazette notification declaring that the Prime Minister had been removed and another Prime Minister appointed are unconstitutional and illegal.”
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UNP parliamentarian Palitha Range Bandara on November 3 revealed to media evidence of certain United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) members involved in attempts to bribe members of the UNP, reports Colombo Page. MP Range Bandara released to the med
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UNP parliamentarian Palitha Range Bandara on November 3 revealed to media evidence of certain United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) members involved in attempts to bribe members of the UNP, reports Colombo Page. MP Range Bandara released to the media the audio recordings of the conversation he had with government MP SB Dissanayake who had offered him a cabinet position to crossover. In the tape it can be heard that a voice is advising the MP to crossover soon before it is too late to get a cabinet post since only 30 cabinet ministers can be appointed in the new Government.
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President Maithripala Sirisena on November 4 issued the gazette notification summoning the Parliament on November 14, reports Colombo Page. According to the extraordinary gazette notification signed by the Secretary to the President Udaya R. Senevira
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President Maithripala Sirisena on November 4 issued the gazette notification summoning the Parliament on November 14, reports Colombo Page. According to the extraordinary gazette notification signed by the Secretary to the President Udaya R. Seneviratne, the Parliament will be reconvened on November 14 at 10:00 a.m.
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November - 4 
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader Rauff Hakeem and All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) leader Rishad Badthiudeen on November 4 said that there is no change in their stance with regard to the appointment of a Prime Minister who does not command th
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Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader Rauff Hakeem and All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) leader Rishad Badthiudeen on November 4 said that there is no change in their stance with regard to the appointment of a Prime Minister who does not command the support of a majority of members in Parliament, reports Daily Mirror. They rejected reports that said that these two parties were on the fence with regard to their stand on the illegal appointment of Mahinda Rajapaksa as the new Prime Minister. According to the present composition of parliament, SLMC has 7 seats and the ACMC has 5 seats.
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November - 6 
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland noting the decision by Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena to reconvene Parliament on November 14 has urged to reconvene parliament as soon as possible to resolve the crisis, reports Colombo Page
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Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland noting the decision by Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena to reconvene Parliament on November 14 has urged to reconvene parliament as soon as possible to resolve the crisis, reports Colombo Page on November 6. The Secretary-General has encouraged the political leaders and people of Sri Lanka to engage in constructive dialogue and uphold rule of law.
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November - 6 
Maha Sangha on November 6 convened to demand the President Maithripala Sirisena to reconvene the Parliament soon to end the political crisis that has engulfed the island nation for the past two weeks since the abrupt dismissal of the Prime Minister R
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Maha Sangha on November 6 convened to demand the President Maithripala Sirisena to reconvene the Parliament soon to end the political crisis that has engulfed the island nation for the past two weeks since the abrupt dismissal of the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on 26th October by the President, reports Colombo Page. A large group of Buddhist monks gathered near the Buddha statue at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo and walked to the New Town Hall to hold a rally to demand "Reconvene parliament and honor democracy". Prior to attending the convention at the Town Hall, the Maha Sangha came to Temple Trees and blessed the UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Maha Sangha, who chanted Seth Pirith, invoked blessings on Ranil Wickremesinghe and proceeded to Colombo New Town Hall where the summit was to be held.
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November - 7 
Leader of Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Mano Ganesan on November 7 said that he and five other MPs of his party have declined the President Maithripala Sirisena's request to support the new UPFA Government, reports Colombo Page. "As a civilized po
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Leader of Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Mano Ganesan on November 7 said that he and five other MPs of his party have declined the President Maithripala Sirisena's request to support the new UPFA Government, reports Colombo Page. "As a civilized political entity, we as Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) team of all Six (6) MPs met President Maithripala Sirisena and told him that we can't accept his invitation to join his government," MP Ganesan said taking to Twitter.
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November - 7 
Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on November 7 said that the party will support any motion brought to defeat the political conspiracy hatched by the President Maithripala Sirisena and former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, reports Colombo P
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Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on November 7 said that the party will support any motion brought to defeat the political conspiracy hatched by the President Maithripala Sirisena and former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, reports Colombo Page. The JVP said the conspiracy being carried out by Mahinda Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena offering positions, privileges and black money should be defeated. "As such the JVP would act to defeat this political conspiracy at the very first instance it gets," the Leader of the JVP MP Anura Dissanayaka said.
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November - 7 
Speaker on November 7 decided to suspend the standing orders and test the majority when the Parliament reconvenes on the November 14, reports Colombo Page. The decision was taken at an unofficial meeting of party leaders at the Speaker's office to de
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Speaker on November 7 decided to suspend the standing orders and test the majority when the Parliament reconvenes on the November 14, reports Colombo Page. The decision was taken at an unofficial meeting of party leaders at the Speaker's office to determine the agenda of Parliament on November 14. The UPFA Government's stand on the day's agenda was to adjourn the Parliament for the day after the Secretary General of Parliament read President's order to reconvene Parliament. Other party leaders have held a contrary opinion, and pointed out that in addition to the parliamentary business for the day, the majority opinion to establish a stable government should be tested. Considering the arguments from both sides, the Speaker stated that he would act in accordance with the opinion of the 116 Parliamentarians, who had in writing requested him to reconvene the parliament, and decided to suspend the Standing Orders and allow the majority to decide on the possibility of forming a stable Government.
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November - 7 
United States on November 7 urged President Maithripala Sirisena to reconvene Parliament immediately to resolve the political crisis, reports Colombo Page. In a tweet, Spokesperson for the US State Department Heather Nauert said further delay compoun
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United States on November 7 urged President Maithripala Sirisena to reconvene Parliament immediately to resolve the political crisis, reports Colombo Page. In a tweet, Spokesperson for the US State Department Heather Nauert said further delay compounds uncertainty in Sri Lanka and undermines its international reputation. "We urge Sri Lanka's President to reconvene parliament immediately to resolve the political crisis. Further delay compounds uncertainty in Sri Lanka, and undermines its international reputation and the aspirations of its people for good governance, stability and prosperity," the Spokesperson said.
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November - 8 
Former Chief Minister of the Northern Provincial Council CV Wigneswaran on November 8 handed over a letter announcing his withdrawal from the Ilankai Thamil Arusu Kachchi (ITAK), reports Colombo Page. Mr. Wigneswaran handed over the letter to the lea
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Former Chief Minister of the Northern Provincial Council CV Wigneswaran on November 8 handed over a letter announcing his withdrawal from the Ilankai Thamil Arusu Kachchi (ITAK), reports Colombo Page. Mr. Wigneswaran handed over the letter to the leader of ITAK, MP Mavai Senathirajah at the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) party office in Jaffna. After handing over the letter, Wigneswaran has said that his future political activities will be conducted under his newly formed party Tamil Makkal Koottani (TMK) and he will not keep away from political activities in the Northern Province.
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November - 8 
President Maithripala Sirisena while addressing the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) executive committee meeting on November 8 said that he had used only one trump card and there were more trump cards still in his hand, reports Daily Mirror. He said he
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President Maithripala Sirisena while addressing the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) executive committee meeting on November 8 said that he had used only one trump card and there were more trump cards still in his hand, reports Daily Mirror. He said he would not to roll back any decision that he had taken already. He also said that he would be going to make a request to the United National Party (UNP) to support the Government’s work plan when Parliament meets on November 14. If they do not do so, other trump cards will be played in accordance with the constitution and the law of the country, the President added.
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November - 9 
Deepening the political crisis he created two weeks ago, Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena in an extraordinary Gazette notification announced the dissolution of the Parliament with effect from November 9 midnight and scheduled general election
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Deepening the political crisis he created two weeks ago, Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena in an extraordinary Gazette notification announced the dissolution of the Parliament with effect from November 9 midnight and scheduled general elections to be held on January 5, 2019, reports Colombo Page on November 9. Nominations will be called from November 19 till 12 noon of November 26 during which nomination papers shall be received by the Returning Officers of the respective districts. The new Parliament will meet on January 17, 2019.
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November - 9 
Delegation of the European Union (EU) issuing a joint statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission as well as the Ambassadors of Norway and Switzerland resident in Colombo warned Sri Lanka's de facto government against postponing the vote to d
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Delegation of the European Union (EU) issuing a joint statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission as well as the Ambassadors of Norway and Switzerland resident in Colombo warned Sri Lanka's de facto government against postponing the vote to determine the majority in parliament when the assembly reconvenes on the 14th November, reports Colombo Page on November 9. The statement said “We consider it essential that Parliament be allowed to demonstrate its confidence by voting immediately when reconvened in order to resolve the serious uncertainties currently facing the country. Any further delay could damage Sri Lanka's international reputation and deter investors. Respect by all stakeholders for the provisions of the constitution will be important to maintain the confidence of the Sri Lankan people in democratic governance and the rule of law."
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November - 9 
the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on November 9 said that it was dangerous to go for an election under a Government which obtained power through unconstitutional means and stressed the need to rectify the present political crisis before going for a
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the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on November 9 said that it was dangerous to go for an election under a Government which obtained power through unconstitutional means and stressed the need to rectify the present political crisis before going for a national election, reports Daily Mirror. JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva told a news conference that the approval of a two-thirds majority in parliament should be obtained after rectifying this unconstitutional political coup before announcing an election. “It is dangerous if someone goes for an election after obtaining power through unconstitutional means. If an election was announced under this unconstitutional government, it will be clearly construed as a part of this political coup," he said.
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November - 9 
United National Party (UNP) on November 9 said that the dissolution of Sri Lanka Parliament by the President Maithripala Sirisena nearly two years before its term expires is illegal and goes against the constitution, , reports Colombo Page. "We vehem
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United National Party (UNP) on November 9 said that the dissolution of Sri Lanka Parliament by the President Maithripala Sirisena nearly two years before its term expires is illegal and goes against the constitution, , reports Colombo Page. "We vehemently reject the President's dissolution of Parliament. We will be fighting this to ensure that Democracy reigns supreme in the country. He has robbed the people of their rights and the Democracy that we have enjoyed," the UNP said. Constitutional experts have told the BBC Sinhala Service on November 9 that under the 19th Amendment the President has no authority to dissolve Parliament until four and half years after it was elected. Under the 19th Amendment, the Article 70 of the Constitution has been amended that "(1) The President may by Proclamation, summon, prorogue and dissolve Parliament: Provided that the President shall not dissolve Parliament until the expiration of a period of not less than four years and six months from the date appointed for its first meeting, unless Parliament requests the President to do so by a resolution passed by not less than two-thirds of the whole number of Members (including those not present), voting in its favor."
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November - 10 
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Dissanayaka at a press conference held at the head office of the JVP on November 10 said the party would go to the SC against the move by President Maithripala Sirisena to dissolve Parliament unconstitutio
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Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Dissanayaka at a press conference held at the head office of the JVP on November 10 said the party would go to the SC against the move by President Maithripala Sirisena to dissolve Parliament unconstitutionally, reports Colombo Page. "The move by the President to dissolve parliament is illegal, the election to be held after illegally dissolving Parliament too would be illegal and the government that would be elected in such an election too would be illegal," Anura Dissanayaka pointed out.
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November - 10 
On November 10 United National Party (UNP) said that it would file a case in the Supreme Court (SC) against the early dissolution of Parliament by President Maithripala Sirisena, reports Daily Mirror. UNP Parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera told jour
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On November 10 United National Party (UNP) said that it would file a case in the Supreme Court (SC) against the early dissolution of Parliament by President Maithripala Sirisena, reports Daily Mirror. UNP Parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera told journalists that the party would early next week file a challenge in the Supreme Court, calling the President's decision to dissolve Parliament "illegal". A group of UNP legislators met Elections Commission (EC) Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya and discussed the dissolution of Parliament and urged him to take steps to "save democracy".
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November - 10 
Sri Lanka's Marxist party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) says the party will rally against unconstitutional, undemocratic, unethical and unconventional moves taken by the President Maithripala Sirisena, reports Colombo Page on November 10. JVP Info
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Sri Lanka's Marxist party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) says the party will rally against unconstitutional, undemocratic, unethical and unconventional moves taken by the President Maithripala Sirisena, reports Colombo Page on November 10. JVP Information Secretary, MP Vijitha Herath said all moves taken by the President since October 26, such as appointing a new Prime Minister, appointing a Cabinet, proroguing Parliament and now dissolving Parliament, are unconstitutional, undemocratic, unethical and unconventional. He added that the country would be informed soon of the action the JVP would take against such acts. He called upon all those who cherish democracy to rally with the moves the JVP would be taking.
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November - 10 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA)’s spokesperson and MP, M A Sumanthiran said the party would be going to the SC to challenge the dissolution, reports Tamil Guardian on November 10. The 19th amendment to the constitution makes it ‘crystal clear’ that the
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA)’s spokesperson and MP, M A Sumanthiran said the party would be going to the SC to challenge the dissolution, reports Tamil Guardian on November 10. The 19th amendment to the constitution makes it ‘crystal clear’ that the President did not have the authority to dissolve Parliament before it had passed its four and a half year term, Sumanthiran said.
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November - 11 
All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) led by former Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen has decided to file a petition before the SC against the President Maithripala Sirisena's sudden decision to dissolve Parliament before the and call a General Election,
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All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) led by former Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen has decided to file a petition before the SC against the President Maithripala Sirisena's sudden decision to dissolve Parliament before the and call a General Election, reports Colombo Page on November 11. A Spokesperson for the ACMC said Rishad Bathiudeen, who is in Mecca performing Umrah with his MPs, has instructed party officials to prepare the relevant documents to file a petition in the Supreme Court.
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November - 11 
Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and 44 former Members of Parliament (MPs) on November 11 defected from Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the party led by President Maithripala Sirisena, and joined Sri Lanka Podujana Peremuna (SLPP), a
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Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and 44 former Members of Parliament (MPs) on November 11 defected from Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the party led by President Maithripala Sirisena, and joined Sri Lanka Podujana Peremuna (SLPP), a political party formed in 2016 by Rajapaksa’s younger brother Basil Rajapaksa barely two weeks after Srisena installed Rajapaksa in office, reports Reuters. An SLPP source said 65 out of 82 former SLFP MPs will eventually join the new party.
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November - 12 
12 Fundamental Rights petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court against the dissolution of the Parliament, reports Lankanewsweb.net on November 12. The petitions have been filed by various parties including the United National Party (UNP), Tamil
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12 Fundamental Rights petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court against the dissolution of the Parliament, reports Lankanewsweb.net on November 12. The petitions have been filed by various parties including the United National Party (UNP), Tamil National Alliance (TNA), Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) and All Ceylon People’s Congress (ALPC). Elections Commission member Professor Ratnajeewan Hoole has also filed a petition. The petitioners in their petitions claim that the President cannot dissolve the Parliament at this moment according to the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, and doing so is a violation of the Constitution. They request the Supreme Court to annul the gazette notice issued with regard to the dissolution of the parliament. President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Elections Commission Chairperson and Attorney General have been named as the respondents of the petitions.
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November - 13 
Supreme Court on November 13 overruled dissolution of Parliament by President Maithripala Sirisena and ordered to halt preparations for snap elections scheduled for January 5, 2019, reports Colombo Page. The Apex court issued an interim order staying
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Supreme Court on November 13 overruled dissolution of Parliament by President Maithripala Sirisena and ordered to halt preparations for snap elections scheduled for January 5, 2019, reports Colombo Page. The Apex court issued an interim order staying operation of the Gazette proclamation issued by the President dissolving the Parliament until December 7, 2018. The court granted leave to proceed for all the Fundamental Rights petitions heard and the case has been fixed for argument on the on December 5, 6 and 7 of 2018. The court also ordered the independent Elections Commission to halt preparations for the snap election scheduled for January 5 next year. The Supreme Court ruling means the Parliament can be convened and a floor test can be taken to determine whether the President appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has a majority in the 225-member Parliament.
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November - 14 
Following a vote taken by voice, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on November 14 announced that the no-confidence motion brought against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Government passed in Parliament and the purported Government does not have a majo
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Following a vote taken by voice, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on November 14 announced that the no-confidence motion brought against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Government passed in Parliament and the purported Government does not have a majority, reports Colombo Page. According to the Opposition Leader R Sampanthan, 122 MPs have voted against Mahinda Rajapaksa's purported Government saying they have No Confidence in it. The Parliament voted that the three Gazettes 2094/43, 2094/43 A and 2094/44 issued by the President on October 26 are illegal and therefore the Parliament has no confidence in the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the cabinet and the resulted Government. Due to a tense situation arose following the passage of the no-confidence motion, the Speaker adjourned the Parliament until 10.00 am of November 14.
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November - 14 
In line with the Government's policy of releasing civilians' land used by Security Forces, the Sri Lanka Army on November 14 released another 56 acres of land to the public in the North, reports Colombo Page. The Army released land blocks of 56.8 acr
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In line with the Government's policy of releasing civilians' land used by Security Forces, the Sri Lanka Army on November 14 released another 56 acres of land to the public in the North, reports Colombo Page. The Army released land blocks of 56.8 acres in the general area of Mundimurippu jungle area. According to the Army, two blocks of lands extending 37.1 acres and 19.7 acres were earlier used for security purposes by 20 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) troops of the Security Forces Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W).
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November - 14 
President Maithripala Sirisena on November 14 rejected the No-Confidence Motion (NCM) brought against the Prime Minister and the Government appointed by him, reports Colombo Page. In a letter to Speaker, President Maithripala Sirisena rejecting the N
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President Maithripala Sirisena on November 14 rejected the No-Confidence Motion (NCM) brought against the Prime Minister and the Government appointed by him, reports Colombo Page. In a letter to Speaker, President Maithripala Sirisena rejecting the NCM passed by the Parliament against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Government with signatures of 122 parliamentarians, said the Speaker has ignored the Constitution, Standing Orders and Parliamentary traditions in passing the no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister.
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November - 14 
Sri Lanka's Marxist party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on November 14 handed over a no-confidence motion against the new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to the Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, reports Colombo Page. Parliamentary sources said the JVP han
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Sri Lanka's Marxist party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on November 14 handed over a no-confidence motion against the new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to the Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, reports Colombo Page. Parliamentary sources said the JVP handed over the confidence motion against Mahinda Rajapaksa and his Government to the Speaker at Party leaders meeting, which concluded just before the Parliament was to reconvene. The Parliament reconvened at 10 am.
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November - 15 
Utter chaos prevailed in Parliament on November 15 as the Speaker of the Parliament came under attack from the Members of Parliament (MPs) of Sri Lanka President's party led Government, reports Colombo Page. The Parliament convened at 10 am for the s
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Utter chaos prevailed in Parliament on November 15 as the Speaker of the Parliament came under attack from the Members of Parliament (MPs) of Sri Lanka President's party led Government, reports Colombo Page. The Parliament convened at 10 am for the second day after President Maithripala Sirisena prorogued the Assembly last month. At the beginning of today's session, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has announced that the House does not recognize a Government or an opposition. A no-confidence motion brought against the President-appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his Government on November 14 was passed with 122 MPs voting for the motion. However, the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa rejecting the Speaker's announcement has insisted on making a special statement at the session. After the PM concluded his speech, MP Lakshman Kiriella has moved a motion of no-confidence against the statement made by the PM. The Speaker has then inquired whether the House would like to go for a vote on that, resulting in objections from members of the ruling party. It has been reported that MPs supporting former President Mahinda Rajapaksa have hurled wastepaper baskets at the Speaker objecting his announcement. UNP MPs rushed to the Speaker's chair to protect him and get entangled in a brawl with the UPFA MPs supporting Rajapaksa. Some members of parliament have received minor injuries. Following the melee, the Speaker has adjourned the Parliament and left the Chamber.
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November - 16 
For a second day pandemonium prevailed in Parliament with the lawmakers of President Maithripala Sirisena appointed Government attacking the Speaker and the opposition lawmakers to disrupt the parliamentary proceedings, reports Colombo Page on Novemb
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For a second day pandemonium prevailed in Parliament with the lawmakers of President Maithripala Sirisena appointed Government attacking the Speaker and the opposition lawmakers to disrupt the parliamentary proceedings, reports Colombo Page on November 16. Parliamentarians supporting the unconstitutionally appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa hurled water bottles filled with chili powder and chairs at the Police who escorted the Speaker and parliamentary officials into the chamber and opposing MPs. JVP MP VijithaHerath was injured when he was attacked with a Constitution book and UNP MP GaminiJayawickrama and the police officers were sprayed with chili powder mixed water. Several police officers also received injuries. Despite the violence unleashed by the pro-Rajapaksa MPs to disrupt proceedings, Parliament by a name vote passed another a no-confidence motion against Rajapaksa.
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November - 16 
President Maithripala Sirisena on November 16 rejected the results of No-Confidence vote in Parliament against Rajapaksa and his cabinet, reports Colombo Page. This is the second no-confidence motion passed by the parliament in two days. The Presiden
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President Maithripala Sirisena on November 16 rejected the results of No-Confidence vote in Parliament against Rajapaksa and his cabinet, reports Colombo Page. This is the second no-confidence motion passed by the parliament in two days. The President has reportedly said that proper procedure was not followed for vote against the NCM although the vote was taken by name as per his request. The President has also stressed that he would not appoint Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Prime Minister even though he had submitted sworn affidavits signed by more than 113 members. He has asked the Government party to show majority.
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November - 17 
The prevailing situation has resulted in the people calling for the holding of a General Election as the only solution to the present political impasse, reports Daily News on November 17. Commenting on the prevailing political situation in the countr
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The prevailing situation has resulted in the people calling for the holding of a General Election as the only solution to the present political impasse, reports Daily News on November 17. Commenting on the prevailing political situation in the country, Kelaniya Raja MahaViharadhipathi Ven. Prof. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thera called upon the citizens to act with restraint at the present juncture. “It is a very unpleasant and sorry state of affairs that we witnessed happening within Parliament, one of the country’s most prestigious institutions. What is happening there is a very bad precedent and sets a very bad example. It is the responsibility of those maintaining law and order to see that the situation is brought under control,” Ven. Prof. Sangharakkitha Thera said. Meanwhile, CAFFE Executive Director Keerthi Tennakoon told that the intervention of a third party is needed to solve the conflict in Parliament. Issuing a joint statement, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL), Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) and The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCCI) stressed the need to resolve this issue in a peaceful and sensible manner and noted that events of the last few weeks have resulted in absolute instability which is a situation that Sri Lanka simply cannot afford.
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November - 18 
The all-party meeting called by the President Maithripala Sirisena on November 18 to end the political crisis has concluded with no solution in sight, reports Colombo Page. Party leaders of the majority party in parliament, United National Party (UNP
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The all-party meeting called by the President Maithripala Sirisena on November 18 to end the political crisis has concluded with no solution in sight, reports Colombo Page. Party leaders of the majority party in parliament, United National Party (UNP) and United National Front (UNF), main Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) led by Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan, The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), as well as President's party, United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) attended the meeting. During the meeting, the President again insisted on taking another vote in Parliament showing majority for him to take a decision on the no-confidence motion against his Prime Minister appointee Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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November - 19 
Parliament convened for a short time at 1 pm on November 19 and adjourned soon after till 10.30 am on November 23 by Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri, reports Colombo Page. During the short session, MP Lakshman Kiriella has proposed to conduct an inv
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Parliament convened for a short time at 1 pm on November 19 and adjourned soon after till 10.30 am on November 23 by Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri, reports Colombo Page. During the short session, MP Lakshman Kiriella has proposed to conduct an investigation into the disruptive actions by some parliamentarians during the previous three occasions of the parliamentary sessions held on November 14, 15, and 16. The Leader of the House of the minority government MP Dinesh Gunawardena has proposed to appoint a select committee to decide the parliament agenda. However no fracas has been reported as in the previous three occasions.
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November - 19 
Sri Lankan lawmakers opposing the newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who lost two no-confidence motions and his minority Government on November 19 submitted a motion to suspend expenditure head of the Prime Minister, reports Colombo Pa
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Sri Lankan lawmakers opposing the newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who lost two no-confidence motions and his minority Government on November 19 submitted a motion to suspend expenditure head of the Prime Minister, reports Colombo Page. When the Parliament convened for the fourth day, the United National Front (UNF) handed over a motion to suspend the PM's expenditure to the Speaker.
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November - 20 
Sri Lanka's main Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA), in a meeting at the Opposition Leader's office with diplomats from 15 Western countries including, US, UK, Canada, Norway, Switzerland, EU, as well as representatives from India, Korea, and
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Sri Lanka's main Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA), in a meeting at the Opposition Leader's office with diplomats from 15 Western countries including, US, UK, Canada, Norway, Switzerland, EU, as well as representatives from India, Korea, and Bangladesh to discuss matters pertaining to the prevailing political crisis on November 20, urged the diplomats designated to Sri Lanka to intervene to resolve the current political crisis in the island nation, reports Colombo Page. TNA urged the diplomats to use their influence with whoever necessary to set things right and put the country in the right path.
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November - 20 
United National Party (UNP) leaders at a meeting held at Temple Trees on November 20 decided to hold an indefinite Sathyagraha campaign commencing from 3pm of November 21 at the Vihara Maha Devi Park in Colombo protesting against the anti-democratic
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United National Party (UNP) leaders at a meeting held at Temple Trees on November 20 decided to hold an indefinite Sathyagraha campaign commencing from 3pm of November 21 at the Vihara Maha Devi Park in Colombo protesting against the anti-democratic and unconstitutional agendas of the President Maithripala Sirisena and Mahinda Rajapaksa to stay in power, reports Colombo Page. Professionals and trade unions will jointly hold the indefinite Sathyagraha campaign. Speaking during a media briefing at the Temple Trees UNP MP Ajith P Perera said the Sathyagraha will be extended to a fast unto death, if the President continues the dictatorial Government. The Parliamentarian said a large number of supporters have joined the initiative adding the fight will continue against the illegal measures of the President and Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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November - 21 
United National Front (UNF) and several civil society organizations on November 21 launched a Satyagraha demanding the authorities to cut the Expenditure Head of newly appointed Prime Minister, reports Daily Mirror. The demonstrators said the present
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United National Front (UNF) and several civil society organizations on November 21 launched a Satyagraha demanding the authorities to cut the Expenditure Head of newly appointed Prime Minister, reports Daily Mirror. The demonstrators said the present Government was functioning in an illegal manner.
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November - 21 
United States Senator Chris Van Hollen on November 21 has written to Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena raising deep concerns about the President's decision to remove legitimate Prime Minister and the subsequent rejection of two no-confidence
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United States Senator Chris Van Hollen on November 21 has written to Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena raising deep concerns about the President's decision to remove legitimate Prime Minister and the subsequent rejection of two no-confidence motions in the Sri Lankan Parliament on President's choice of replacement Mahinda Rajapaksa, reports Colombo Page.Senator Van Hollen in his letter stressed “I write as a long time friend of Sri Lanka, who has worked hard to strengthen the bonds between our two democracies. It is in that spirit that I want to express my deep concern with the decision to remove Sri Lanka's prime minister and the subsequent rejection of two no-confidence motions in the Sri Lankan parliament on your choice of replacement. I urge you to accept the results of the no-confidence motions in parliament, in accordance with the Sri Lankan constitution and the rule of law.”
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November - 22 
National Peace Council (NPC), a non-governmental organization (NGO) working on peace and conflict resolution, has called on President Maithripala Sirisena to go to Parliament to ensure that the vote to show majority meets the requisite standards for
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National Peace Council (NPC), a non-governmental organization (NGO) working on peace and conflict resolution, has called on President Maithripala Sirisena to go to Parliament to ensure that the vote to show majority meets the requisite standards for him and end the political deadlock, reports Colombo Page on November 22. Issuing a statement, the NPC noted that the Parliament passed two motions of no-confidence against the newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa despite the disruptive conduct of members of the recently appointed government, but the President on both occasions has declined to act on this no-confidence motion saying he is not satisfied with the process. Commending President Sirisena's statement that he would continue with parliamentary proceedings without suspending them, the National Peace Council called on all those concerned to give full meaning to those sentiments of the president and to support the Speaker to conduct proceedings in parliament as they should be.
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November - 23 
Opposition Member of Parliaments (MP’s) on November 23 challenged in court the authority of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena after sacking incumbent Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, reports Colombo
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Opposition Member of Parliaments (MP’s) on November 23 challenged in court the authority of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena after sacking incumbent Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, reports Colombo Page. As many as 122 MPs in the opposition filed a Writ of Quo Warranto in the Court of Appeal of challenging Mahinda Rajapaksa on what authority he continues to hold the office of Prime Minister after a no confidence motion had been passed in Parliament against him.
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November - 23 
Parliament on November 23 approved the composition of the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) with a majority vote while the parliamentarians of President Maithripala Sirisena's minority United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Government boycotted the
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Parliament on November 23 approved the composition of the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) with a majority vote while the parliamentarians of President Maithripala Sirisena's minority United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Government boycotted the vote, reports Colombo Page. Following the vote taken electronically by name, the Speaker Karu Jayasuriya informed the House that 121 MPs voted in favor of the composition of the PSC. A total of 116 members had voted electronically while another five MPs voted by roll call due to technical issues.
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November - 23 
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on November 23 decided to allocate five members each from the United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA) and the United National Party (UNP) to the Parliament Select Committee (PSC), reports Daily Mirror. He also allocated one mem
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Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on November 23 decided to allocate five members each from the United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA) and the United National Party (UNP) to the Parliament Select Committee (PSC), reports Daily Mirror. He also allocated one member each from the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to the PSC.
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November - 23 
UPFA MPs on November 23 walked out of Chamber objecting to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya’s decision on the PSC appointment, reports Daily News. Leader of the House Minister Dinesh Gunawardena compared the Parliamentary meeting presided over by Speaker Karu
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UPFA MPs on November 23 walked out of Chamber objecting to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya’s decision on the PSC appointment, reports Daily News. Leader of the House Minister Dinesh Gunawardena compared the Parliamentary meeting presided over by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya to a UNP meeting.
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November - 25 
President Maithripala Sirisena on November 25 reignited the power struggle that has crippled Sri Lanka's Government for more than a month, vowing never to reappoint arch-rival Ranil Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister, reports Daily Mirror. "Even if the
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President Maithripala Sirisena on November 25 reignited the power struggle that has crippled Sri Lanka's Government for more than a month, vowing never to reappoint arch-rival Ranil Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister, reports Daily Mirror. "Even if the UNP has the majority I told them not to bring Ranil Wickremesinghe before me, I will not make him prime minister. He is corrupt. His economic policies are not good for local industries. He pursued an extremely liberal form of government that is not compatible with our culture. I told him that we lost the election because his economic policies had failed. I told Ranil in this very room to step down, but he refused," Sirisena said.
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November - 26 
Leader of the United National Party (UNP) and ousted Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on November 26 joined the indefinite Sathyagraha campaign launched by the civil society organizations against President Maithripala Sirisena's Government, report
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Leader of the United National Party (UNP) and ousted Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on November 26 joined the indefinite Sathyagraha campaign launched by the civil society organizations against President Maithripala Sirisena's Government, reports Colombo Page. Speaking at the occasion, the UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said “This unconstitutional movement started violating the Constitution and disregarding the parliamentary democracy for the first time in Sri Lanka's history must be stopped. What we need today is to protect the Constitution of this country.”
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November - 27 
In a Twitter post on November 27 'colonel Karuna', as he was called when he was the LTTE area commander of the East, said some UNP people try to scare him and reminded "who he was before 2004." "I think some UNP people try to scare me. Many people me
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In a Twitter post on November 27 'colonel Karuna', as he was called when he was the LTTE area commander of the East, said some UNP people try to scare him and reminded "who he was before 2004." "I think some UNP people try to scare me. Many people message me and call me. Please remember I am karuna amman from batti. Maybe you ask other people who karuna amman before 2004," former Minister and deputy chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) said.
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November - 27 
Parliamentarians of Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena's purported Government boycotted Parliament again when it convened on on November 27 as the political crisis created by the President dragged on for a second month, reports Colombo Page. Th
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Parliamentarians of Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena's purported Government boycotted Parliament again when it convened on on November 27 as the political crisis created by the President dragged on for a second month, reports Colombo Page. The Government headed by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to boycott the parliamentary session following a decision taken at the UPFA parliamentary group meeting held prior to convening the Parliament. The Parliament session commenced as scheduled at 1.00 p.m. chaired by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya. Following the adjournment debate on the fate of the tourism industry due to the political crisis, the Parliament was adjourned until 10:30 a.m. of November 29.
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November - 28 
Colombo Fort Magistrate Court on November 28 remanded the Chief of Defense Staff and former Commander of the Navy Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne over his involvement in the cover-up of abduction and disappearance of 11 Tamil youths during the war yea
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Colombo Fort Magistrate Court on November 28 remanded the Chief of Defense Staff and former Commander of the Navy Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne over his involvement in the cover-up of abduction and disappearance of 11 Tamil youths during the war years reports, Colombo Page. Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne has been accused of harbouring former Navy Lieutenant Commander Chandana Prasad Hettiarachchi, who was the main suspect of the alleged abduction and murder of 11 Tamil youths in 2008 -2009 for ransom, and abetting him to evade arrest. Accordingly, the former Navy Commander has also been named as the second suspect in the case.
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November - 29 
Another Fundamental Rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC) challenging President Maithripala Sirisena's decision to remove Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe from his post and appoint Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister, report
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Another Fundamental Rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC) challenging President Maithripala Sirisena's decision to remove Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe from his post and appoint Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister, reports Colombo Page on November 29. The petition has been filed by Ven. Dambara Amila Thero requesting the court to declare that the President's decision was in violation of the laws. The petitioner has named 53 including Ranil Wickremesinghe, Mahinda Rajapakse, members of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Attorney General. The petitioner claims that the decision taken by the President to remove Ranil Wickremesinghe from Prime Ministerial post and to appoint Mahinda Rajapaksa on October 26 as the Prime Minister is contrary to the provisions of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. Therefore, the petitioner Dambara Amila Thera requested the court to issue a verdict that his fundamental rights have been violated by the actions of the President and the Court to issue an interim order preventing the functioning of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in his post and the Cabinet of Ministers until the conclusion of the hearings.
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November - 29 
Parliament on November 29 voted in favor for a motion to curtail the budgetary allocations for the Prime Minister's office, reports Colombo Page. The motion to suspend expenditures of Prime Minister's office, passed with 123 MPs voting in favor and 0
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Parliament on November 29 voted in favor for a motion to curtail the budgetary allocations for the Prime Minister's office, reports Colombo Page. The motion to suspend expenditures of Prime Minister's office, passed with 123 MPs voting in favor and 0 against. All parliamentarians of United National Front (UNF), Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) voted in favor of the motion demonstrating majority in the House. The motion, signed by UNP MPs Navin Dissanayake, Ravi Karunanayake, Nalaka Prasad Colonne, Dr. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardana, Hector Appuhamy, and Chathura Sandeepa Senaratne, challenges the use of public funds by Prime Minister's office.
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November - 29 
Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya on November 29 met with President Maithripala Sirisena and engaged in a discussion on ending the political crisis set off by the President over a month ago, reports Colombo Page. The Speaker met with the Presiden
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Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya on November 29 met with President Maithripala Sirisena and engaged in a discussion on ending the political crisis set off by the President over a month ago, reports Colombo Page. The Speaker met with the President at the Presidential Secretariat considering the opinions expressed by several parties and party leaders that the President and the Speaker should hold discussions and reach an expedited settlement to end the current chaotic political situation in the country. During the discussions, the Speaker pointed out that the country is facing an unstable situation in every sphere, especially the country cannot withstand further devaluation of the currency and the collapse of the investment and tourism industry and stressed that a speedy solution to the uncertain situation must be reached. The President has responded positively to the matters pointed out by the Speaker and appreciated the Speaker's role in his attempt to resolve the crisis, Speaker's Media Office said.
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November - 30 
Suspicions were raised on November 30 in Sri Lankan Parliament that former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) member turned United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) politician Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman is involved in the mur
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Suspicions were raised on November 30 in Sri Lankan Parliament that former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) member turned United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) politician Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman is involved in the murder of two Police officers in Batticaloa in Eastern Province, reports Colombo Page. Two Sri Lankan Police officers were found shot dead at Vavunathivu in Batticaloa at a road checkpoint early on November 30. United National Party (UNP) MP Nalin Bandara in Parliament expressed his suspicion in a link between killing the two Police officers and a veiled threat by Karuna Amman in a Twitter post on November 27.
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Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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