A tense situation erupted in Parliament a short while ago as National Freedom Front leader Wimal Weerawansa opposed the appointment of R. Sampanthan as the Opposition Leader.

Addressing the Parliament, Weerawansa said that a request was made to President Maithripala Sirisena to name Kumara Welgama as the Opposition Leader.

A tense debate erupted following his announcement and the Speaker tried to control the situation, and asked Weerawansa to take his seat.