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Sri Lanka, which is facing the biggest economic crisis in its history, remained calm on Wednesday. The army has been deployed in many parts of the country after 9 people were killed in the violence on Monday and Tuesday. Late on Wednesday, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa issued a message to the country. Said- The new Prime Minister and cabinet will take oath this week. The people of the country have to maintain peace. Violence will not be tolerated at any cost. People should refrain from spreading hatred.
President’s important announcement
The President made a very important announcement and it clearly means that politically, the Rajapaksa family has laid down arms in front of the public’s anger. Gotabaya said- I will give the right to the Parliament to amend the 19th Article of the Constitution. This article technically gives dictator-like powers to the President and there have been many controversies about it, but due to the political influence of the Rajapaksa family, he kept doing it arbitrarily.
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The rumor of the Rajapaksa family fleeing to India was hot in the past. India Embassy has termed these reports as rumor and false. The Embassy issued a statement saying- Recently such rumors have been spread on the media and social media that some political persons and their families have fled to India, which is not true. At the same time, he also denied the news of sending troops to Sri Lanka from India.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s CID (Crime Investigation Department) has summoned the security officer of former PM Mahinda Rajapaksa in the violence case in Colombo on Monday. The CID will record the statement of the security officer regarding the attack on the protesters.
Big updates on Sri Lanka crisis…
- The Sri Lankan government has re-appointed the secretaries of the ministries of defence, finance and public security for day-to-day operations. He was appointed on May 10.
- On the other hand, Nandlal Veerasinghe, the governor of the country’s largest state-run bank, Central Bank, has said that if peace is not maintained in two days, the situation in the country will become uncontrollable. He said- If the situation does not improve then it will be difficult for me to continue in the post.
- Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has extended the nationwide curfew till May 12.
- So far 8 people have died in the violence, while more than 100 properties were damaged.
- The opposition is preparing to move a no-confidence motion in Parliament amid political instability.
- Helpline number +94-773727832 and email ID for stranded Indians in Sri Lanka cons.colombo@mea.gov.in has been issued.
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The army denied the order to shoot
On Tuesday, there was news that the army has issued an order that the miscreants should be shot at sight. However, Sri Lankan Chief of Defense Staff and Army Commander General Shavendra Silva has denied this claim. Silva said that the army would not take such steps under any circumstances. Curfew has been imposed across the country to control violent protests.
Demand to appoint a new government soon
The resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has created a political vacuum in the country. In this regard, Sri Lankan exporters have demanded the appointment of a new government soon. The Joint Apparel Association Forum condemned the ongoing violence, saying it is important that a new government is appointed soon to fill the existing political void. We appeal to the leaders and officials to immediately restore political stability across the country.
PM Rajapaksa is hiding in a Navy base
Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned as Prime Minister on Monday. After this, he has hidden in a Navy base with the family. There are protesters outside. They are demanding the expulsion of Rajapaksa. Opposition leaders have demanded the arrest of Mahinda on Tuesday. Read detail news here…
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