The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has formally submitted a no-confidence motion against Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara to the Speaker of the House, officials confirmed today.

The motion accuses Jayasekara of failing to take appropriate action during his tenure as the Security Forces Commander in the Eastern Province, the region where the chain of events leading to the Easter Sunday attacks originated. Despite his position of responsibility, he is alleged to have neglected his duties, including inadequate response during investigations related to the attacks.

The motion also charges him with dereliction of duty and warns that his continued role could obstruct ongoing and future investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks.