It is said that he is to resign after making a special statement in Parliament today and has also sought the permission of the Speaker on this regard.

Personal decision
Reacting, the JVP says that the party will appoint someone who is capable of strengthening the party activism in parliament should Mayadunne resign.

JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka says that whether to or not to resign would be Mayadunne's personal decision.