Opposition Leader removing tie in House:

Dy Speaker to inquire

Sandasen Marasinghe, Irangika Range and Disna Mudalige

Deputy Speaker Chandima Weerakkody said in Parliament yesterday that he would inquire into the matter of Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe removing his tie inside the Chamber on Tuesday when the latter was disallowed from making a statement in the House.

The Deputy Speaker further said that he would see whether Opposition Leader Wickremesinghe had acted in violation of Standing Orders by his action.

The Opposition Leader removed his tie as he walked out of the chamber on Tuesday after the Speaker said he could not make a special statement in the house on a matter, which government members said, is before courts. However, he will be allowed to make an amended statement to the House today.

Meanwhile, Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa called for the suspension of Opposition Leader Ranil Wickrekesinghe from Parliament for removing his tie inside the chamber.