Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The debate on the no-confidence motion submitted by the Opposition against Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne was postponed indefinitely.

This decision came during the party leaders' meeting held today (16).

The government side stated during the meeting that advice from the Attorney General is required regarding certain technical matters contained in the motion, Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathilaka mentioned.

Members representing the Opposition submitted this motion, signed by 44 MPs, to the Secretary-General of Parliament on the 9th, detailing 50 allegations against the Speaker.

Steps were subsequently taken to include it in the Order Paper as well.

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