IMPEACHMENT MOTION: against CJ - the damning CHARGES

Motion contains 14 IMPEACHABLE OFFENCES:

The impeachment motion signed by 117 Parliamentarians for the removal of Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake was included in the Order Paper of Parliament yesterday. The resolution in accordance with Article 107 (2) of the constitution was for a Motion of Parliament to be presented to the President for the removal of Dr Mrs Upatissa Atapattu Bandaranayake Wasala Mudiyanse Ralahamilage Shirani Arishumala Bandaranayake from the office of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Full Story

Divineguma Bill can be passed with suggested amendments

The Divineguma Bill can be passed in Parliament by effecting the amendments suggested in the Supreme Court order, including a special majority. Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa yesterday informed Parliament of the Supreme Court determination in connection with the Divineguma Bill.

Full Story

Massive demo in support of Divineguma Bill

A massive demonstration was held near the Parliamentary complex yesterday urging the Government to get the Divineguma Development Department(DDD) Bill passed with a two thirds majority. Nearly 20,000 people, including members of Samurdhi trade unions and progressive people’s organizations participated in the demonstration.

Full Story