Palitha Thewarapperuma to resign tomorrow
July 7, 2014
UNP MP Palitha Thewarapperuma, who had threatened to resign over religious clashes last month, says that he will hand over his resignation letter from Parliament tomorrow (July 8).
Speaking at a press conference on June 22, the Kalutara District MP had demanded the resignation of IGP N.K. Illangakoon over the clashes which broke out in Aluthgama and Beruwala areas and said if the police chief does not step down he would resign from parliament.
“If you (IGP) do not resign, I will resign from Parliament at the next session. We are ashamed to represent the district after witnessing these. I will resign,” he had told reporters.
However, when inquired by Ada Derana today regarding his promise, Mr Thewarapperuma said he will keep his work and tender his resignation from Parliament tomorrow.
Speaking at a press conference on June 22, the Kalutara District MP had demanded the resignation of IGP N.K. Illangakoon over the clashes which broke out in Aluthgama and Beruwala areas and said if the police chief does not step down he would resign from parliament.
“If you (IGP) do not resign, I will resign from Parliament at the next session. We are ashamed to represent the district after witnessing these. I will resign,” he had told reporters.
However, when inquired by Ada Derana today regarding his promise, Mr Thewarapperuma said he will keep his work and tender his resignation from Parliament tomorrow.
