The Working Committee of the United National Party (UNP) and its parliamentary group yesterday (17/08) unanimously adopted a resolution stating they do not have confidence in the conduct of Justice and Buddhasasana Minister Wijeydasa Rajapakshe.
The resolution submitted by parliamentarian Ashu Marasinghe and seconded by parliamentarian Sydney Jayarathne comprised 5 points.
During deliberations - which lasted for close to two hours at Sirikotha today - Minister Wijeydasa is reported to have said that he did not make the statement to the effect that “I will not look back without taking control of the Hambantota port”.
Following the presenting of the resolution, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had asked those present if any member present opposed it. No member had opposed the resolution.
