He stated that the President approved the particular action during a discussion held yesterday (15) regarding the role of the opposition within the parliament.

A special meeting was held last evening between the President Maithripala Sirisena and 25 Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) parliamentarians who did not join the national government.

The discussion saw the participation of MPs such as Dullas Alahapperuma, Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Pavithra Wanniarachchi and Rohitha Abeygunawardena.

Parliamentarian Kumara Welgama was also fully aware of the meeting which was also joined by several novice parliamentarians, Ranjith de Zoysa further stated.