Inaugural Session of the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka

Inaugural session of the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka commenced on 21st November.  The swearing-in ceremony of newly Elected Members of Parliament commenced in the proceedings.

National People’s Power (NPP) Gampaha MP Dr. Ashoka Sapumal Ranwala was elected as the Speaker of the 10th parliament of Sri Lanka. He was nominated by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and seconded by Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and was appointed unanimously.

Leader of Samagi Jana Balawegaya Party Sajith Premadasa who has secured 40 seats in the parliament was recognized as the opposition leader of the 10th parliament of Sri Lanka, by the speaker of the house.  Prime minister Dr. Harini, opposition leader, and several other members of parliament addressed the gathering.