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Ranil is not acting Prez: Lawyers

Ranil is not acting Prez: Lawyers

Lawyers have taken to social media to state unequivocally that Ranil Wickremesinghe is not the acting president. "The declaration of emergency is illegal," tweeted lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah. He went on to say that under Article 40(c) of the Constitution, the Prime Minister only becomes acting President when the President's office becomes vacant. "That hasn't happened; any arrest is a FR violation," he explained. Meanwhile, Suren Fernando, a lawyer, stated that the PM could only become acting President if the current President made such an appointment or if the current President resigned.

Ranil – Sajith- Mithree- Anura in the parliament! Decisive meeting commecned!

Ranil – Sajith- Mithree- Anura in the parliament! Decisive meeting commecned!

Decisive party leaders meeting commenced in room no 5 in the parliament. Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, former President Mathreepala Sirisena, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and a large number of others attended the meeting, which was presided over by the speaker of the parliament.  Through Zoom technology, some other party leaders have joined the meeting. More information is awaited.

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