Secret vote no photograph Any violation would result in a seven-year ban from parliament sittings.

The parliamentary committee on parliamentary affairs has advised everyone not to take any photographs during today’s voting in parliament..

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeyawardena appeals to all to follow the rules and conduct business peacefully.

MPs should refrain from photographing their ballet paper because it is a secret vote, and no one should request or force anyone to do so. The Presidential Elections (Special Provisions) Act, No. 2 of 1981, specifies a set of rules and regulations.

Parliament will meet again on 27 July