Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated in Parliament that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) did not come to Parliament yesterday (20) because of the government's threatening comments made on Wednesday (19) in the House and questioned whether the Constitution of this country does not provide for freedom of speech and expression since freedom of speech, which is a fundamental right, cannot be suppressed by anyone.Maldives News

Responding to Chief Government Whip Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa's statement made in the House yesterday morning (20),

dismissing claims made by the BASL President Rajeev Amarasuriya that the Government acted in a threatening manner regarding a proposed meeting between Members of Parl...