Jayantha Ketagoda takes oath as MP again

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) –  Jayantha Ketagoda has been sworn-in as a Member of Parliament once again.

He took oaths before Speaker of House Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena this morning.

Ketagoda was re-appointed as a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National List MP following the resignation of Ajith Nivard Cabraal last week.

Ajith Nivard Cabraal tendered his resignation last Monday and was later appointed as the Governor of the Central Bank.

Secretary General of Parliament Dammika Dassanayake this morning presented the letter of resignation of Ajith Nivard Cabraal before the house.

Ketagoda who entered Parliament through the SLPP National List after the 2020 General Election resigned as a MP in July, paving way for Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa to enter Parliament.

Although Jayantha Ketagoda was tipped to receive an Ambassadorial post, he remained in the country after stepping down from Parliament.