Karu refutes rumours surrounding reconvening of Parliament

(FASTNEWS | COVID-19) – The Former Speaker of Parliament has refuted rumours surrounding the reconvening of Parliament.

While fighting Covid-19, Sri Lanka does not want another constitutional crisis. Therefore, rumours that I would reconvene the Parliament unilaterally are false. All efforts must be taken by the Executive to avert a crisis. In a dispute, I am bound to uphold judiciary’s decision.

— Karu Jayasuriya (@KaruOnline) April 23, 2020

Karu Jayasuriya stated via Twitter that rumours that he would reconvene the Parliament unilaterally are false.

He further said while fighting COVID-19, Sri Lanka does not want another Constitutional crisis.

All efforts must be taken by the Executive to avert a crisis.

In a dispute, I am bound to uphold the decision made by the Judiciary, Karu Jayasuriya added.