In Sri Lanka, the proposed debate in parliament today for forming a national government has been postponed. The leader of the house Laxman Kiriella told our correspondent that the debate will take place later this month and a new date will be decided. <br />'' <br />''"The debate to form national government was proposed after suspending the standing orders in Parliament but opposition parties were against it. UNP government initially decided to go ahead with the debate despite opposition but later had a change of heart. <br />''<br />''<br />''President Sirisena had said in his independence day speech that he is opposed to UNP forming national government by joining the lone MP of a Muslim party. National government allows the numbers of ministers to be increased but UNP has said it is aimed at stabilizing the government."<br />''<br />