Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) MP Bimal Ratnayake has objected in parliament to the appointment of United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MP Thilanga Sumathilapa to the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) in place of Chandrasiri Gajadeera, who passed away recently.
Ratnayake has said it was immoral to appoint Sumathipala as a COPE member as there was an ongoing inquiry against him at the COPE.
The JVP MP has raised objections when Deputy Speaker Kumarasiri has announced that Sumathipala had been appointed to the COPE by the Speaker to fill the vacancy left following the demise of Chandrasiri Gajadeera
However, the Deputy Speaker has said in response to the objections raised by the JVP MP that he would refer the matter to the Speaker.
Sumathipala has responded to the objections raised against him saying allegations had not been proved by the COPE and added that he had all qualifications to hold the position as a COPE member and there was no legal barrier to his appointment.
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