A senior parliamentary official has clarified that the joining of the two lower ends of the headdress worn by Ashoka Ranwala, the newly appointed Speaker of the 10th Parliament, was an unintentional mistake. Speaking to a weekend newspaper, the official explained that the design of the headdress does not include a button or mechanism to fasten the lower ends together, and they are meant to remain open.
The error was reportedly noticed on the opening day of the new Parliament, and steps were taken immediately to correct it. The official emphasized that the mistake was unintentional and was promptly addressed once identified.
The incident has drawn mixed reactions on social media, with some users expressing amusement and others questioning how such an oversight occurred during an important parliamentary session. The headdress, a significant part of the Speaker’s ceremonial attire, holds cultural and traditional importance, adding to the attention the mishap has received.
While the issue has now been resolved, it has sparked a broader conversation online about the protocols and preparation involved in significant parliamentary events.
