Vajira to be sworn in as MP:
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The proclamation on the State of Emergency declared by the Acting President under the Public Security Ordinance will be approved after debate when Parliament convenes today.
This proclamation was made by the then Acting President through the Special Gazette No. 2288/30 dated July 17, 2022 and according to the legal provisions, if the approval of the Parliament is not obtained within 14 days for the said proclamation, it will be cancelled.
This proclamation has been issued in accordance with the powers vested in the President in terms of the Public Security Ordinance to ensure public security and the protection of the public order and the maintenance supplies and services essential to the life of community.
Meanwhile, Vajira Abeywardena, who was nominated by the Elections Commission as a National List Member of the United National Party, which fell vacant due to the swearing in of the President Ranil Wickramesinghe, will be sworn in as a Member of Parliament this morning.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 – 01:15
