Basil to relinquish Parliamentary seat!

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Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa is reportedly considering stepping down from his seat in Parliament, according to reports.

Basil Rajapaksa cannot remain a member of Parliament in the event the proposed 21st Amendment to the Constitution is passed.

The 21st Amendment calls for the removal of the dual citizenship clause pertaining to the appointment of a member of Parliament.

It has been revealed that former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa is to give up his Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentary seat.

Sources close to the SLPP revealed the same today (08).