These MPs are also going to ask the prime minister to mediate in the issue.

It was previously reported the president has decided to take over the ministry as state intelligence has told him about a conspiracy through the ministry to divide the SLFP and to create a clash between him and the military.

Meanwhile, senior DIG in charge of the province Nandana Munasinghe has instructed all police stations in the western province to remain in alert for any contingency.

Day duty officers have been told to report for the night shift too.