Bold, whispered allegations of a personal leak and a sudden suspension have sent ripples through Sri Lanka’s Parliament, raising questions of power, process, and accountability at the very top.
The services of the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, G. K. A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, have been suspended with immediate effect following a decision by the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Council.
The move has drawn attention because the suspended official has not yet been asked to provide an explanation, prompting members of the Advisory Council to note that due process and procedural clarity must be carefully considered in such matters.
According to circulating reports, the suspension may be linked to suspicions that the Deputy Secretary General had disclosed a personal matter relating to the Speaker of Parliament, although no official confirmation of this allegation has been made.
At the same time, other sources suggest that the decision has raised internal concern within parliamentary administration, given the seniority of the position and the sensitive nature of parliamentary governance.
It is also reported that Chaminda Kularatne is preparing to challenge the suspension in court. The development has intensified debate on accountability, transparency, and institutional discipline within Parliament overall.
