New Chairpersons Appointed for Key Parliamentary Committees

Several parliamentary committees have appointed new chairpersons for the first session of the Tenth Parliament.

R.M. Gamini Ratnayake has been elected as the Chair of the Committee on Public Petitions. His name was proposed by MP Manoj Rajapaksa and seconded by MP Ajith Gihan. With no other nominations, he was unanimously elected. During the committee meeting held on the 23rd, he expressed his gratitude and emphasized the need to expedite the petition investigation process to provide relief to petitioners.

Deputy Minister (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma has been elected as the Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means. His appointment was proposed by MP Ruwan Mapalagama and seconded by MP Champika Hettiarachchi. During the meeting on the 24th, Suriyapperuma expressed his commitment to continuing the committee’s work efficiently and sought the support of all members and officials to fulfill the aspirations of the people.

Chrishantha Abeysena has been elected as the Chair of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. His name was proposed by MP (Attorney at Law) Thushari Jayasinghe and seconded by MP Krishnan Kalaichelvi. The committee met for the first time on the 24th, where Abeysena assumed his new role.