The Madiwela official residence complex, traditionally home to Sri Lanka’s Members of Parliament (MPs), is experiencing an influx of new lawmakers, with around eighty new MPs submitting applications for housing. Among them, nearly sixty MPs from the National People’s Power (NPP) party are waiting for allocation of residence in the complex.
Currently, the official residences are occupied by sitting and former MPs, and seven former lawmakers have yet to vacate their quarters. These former MPs have been informed that they must leave soon to make space for incoming representatives.
The process of allocating residences to new MPs is expected to begin within the next few days, with the housing complex undergoing renovations to accommodate the increasing demand. The Madiwela complex is designed to house approximately one hundred and ten MPs, but with the high number of new applicants, officials are working to expedite the preparations.
The official residence complex in Madiwela has become a crucial part of the MPs’ tenure, providing them with accommodation close to the capital, Colombo. However, the current situation highlights the growing number of new MPs and the challenges that come with managing housing for the increasing political representation.
