In Sri Lanka, pandemonium continued in parliament for the third straight day with some members occupying the speaker chair thus delaying the beginning of a session.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Speaker was not in the house till latest reports came in as some MPs of new government occupied the chair. Ahead of the crucial session, the party leaders failed to reach an understanding on the no-confidence motion to be brought against new government of Mahinda Rajapaksa.<br />''<br />''The meeting called by speaker remained inconclusive while MPs from United National Party ( UNP) were busy gathering affidavits to show support for ousted Prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<br />''The parliament was to take up fresh no-confidence motion against new government of Mahinda Rajapaksa amidst some understanding reached between President and parliament speaker to defuse the crisis.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''The no-confidence motion was to be taken up following meeting of President Maithripala Sirisena with opposition leaders and speaker last evening. President has reportedly said he is not opposed to moving a motion against the Rajapaksa government if it is worded in proper way and the set procedure is followed.<br />''<br />''He pointed out that remarks disputing the constitutional status of the Prime Minister and his cabinet ministers sworn-in by him have to be d.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<br />''Parliament has felt disruption during last two days over the issue. A no-confidence motion was passed by voice vote on Wednesday but it was rejected by President citing faulty parliamentary procedures.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<br />''There is a call within United National Party (UNP) led by Mr Wickremsinghe to replace him by someone else but nothing has been finalized.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<br />''Sri Lanka has been facing political crisis since President Maithripala Sirisena appointed Mahinda Rajapaksa as new Prime minister replacing Mr. Ranil Wickremsinghe last month.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''He followed it with prorogation of Parliament and finally with dissolution.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">However, supreme court stayed the dissolution making way for parliament to be convened.&nbsp;</span>
News On AIR | November 16, 2018 2:32 PM
Sri Lanka: Pandemonium continues in parliament for 3rd straight day with some members occupying speaker chair