Sri Lanka: Gajendran asked to apologize for throwing book at MP

Tuesday, 20 November 2007

Parliament was stormy during the budget debate yesterday after TNA MP S. Gajendran threw a book at EPDP leader and Minister Douglas Devananda after he made some remarks aimed at him. Gajendran has always been at the centre of controversy because of critical remarks made on the army by him together with his criticism of the government in the House.

After yesterday’s incident, Chief Government Whip Jeyaraj Fernandopulle requested Speaker W.J.M. Lokubandara to take disciplinary action against Gajendran for his misconduct in Parliament. Fernandopulle said action is necessary when one member attacks another in the House.

The Speaker replied it would be appropriate and gentlemanly if Ganjendran apologizes in this regard. “You can display your gentlemanly qualities by apologizing at this moment,” he said. However, Gajendran remained tight lipped without responding to Speaker Lokubandara.

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