Deputy Speaker not Appointed Today

Selection of a new Deputy Speaker of Parliament is not in the agenda of today's Parliamentary sitting. Accordingly, the selection will be held tomorrow (5). The post of Deputy Speaker fell vacant when Ranjith Siyambalapitiya resigned from the post from 30 April. Siyambalapitiya resigned from the post following the current political turmoil in the country. However, he agreed to remain in the post until 30 April after the Speaker's request.