Speaker Karu Jayasuriya held a party leaders meeting before the commencement of the Parliamentary sessions this afternoon. 

Before the party leaders meeting, the UNP and the UPFA parliamentary groups also conducted group meetings to discuss the day's proceedings. 

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa chaired the UPFA group meeting while UNP Leader Ranil Wickemesinghe chaired the UNP's one. 

A heavy Police presence was seen in Parliament today, to prevent any unruly incident inside the House.