Speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday in Parliament refuted the charge by Allahaperuma and stressed that he always follows his conscience and that he would not remain in his position if he could not do so.

UPFA MP Dullas Alahapperuma. MP Alahapperuma stated that the JO seeks its right to voice in the House. He appealed to the Speaker to ask his own Conscience whether he made the right decision over the JO’s request.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has observed that the recognition of Dullas Allahaperuma as JO leader in Parliament is an intra party affair and it must be resolved there.

Joint Opposition has requested the Speaker to recognize JO Parliamentarian Dallus Alahapperuma as their leader in place of Dinesh Gunawardena who is on suspension following a motion passed by the House.