Sri Lanka: I am protecting democracy — Speaker

Featured image: Policemen guarding the Speaker came under the water mixed with chilli powder attack by Parliamentarians of Sirisena-Rajapaksa faction during the parliamentary session

( November 16, 2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) Issuing a statement Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has said that despite the threats, obstacles and intimidation he is committed to protecting parliament democracy.

Further, the Speaker also called on all to act peacefully in this regard as responsible citizens of the country.

Meanwhile, confirming that the installed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and de facto Government appointed by President Sirisena has No Confidence in the house, The Speaker has issued the following press communique;