SLMC calls for explanation in writing from four MPs who backed 20A

The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has requested for explanations in writing from the four MPs who supported the Government in securing majority approval for the 20th Amendment in Parliament.

This was decided when the office bearers of SLMC high command met yesterday after a long absence due to the COVID-19 situation and prevailing quarantine law.

This special meeting of the office bearers of the SLMC was held to discuss issues pertaining to the four MPs voting in favour of 20A, their subsequent conduct and the current political situation.

After listening to the explanations given by four MPs namely S. Harees, Faizal Cassim, M.S.M. Thowfeek and Nazeer Ahamed, the other members too expressed their views.

It was then decided that the four MPs must give their explanations in writing to the party leadership before 30 December.

The decisions as to what further actions to be taken against the said MPs will be taken by the party thereafter, a SLMC spokesman added.