Colombo, Sri Lanka – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has officially signed the gazette notification dissolving Parliament, sending all 225 Members of Parliament home. The announcement marks a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka’s political landscape as the country braces for an upcoming general election.
The dissolution was swiftly followed by the gazette being sent to the Government Press for immediate printing, signaling the start of preparations for new elections.
This development follows the recent appointment of a new three-member Cabinet, as President Dissanayake seeks to reform and restructure the nation’s political framework. The interim government will now oversee the country until a new Parliament is elected.
The dissolution of Parliament has sparked widespread discussion, with many looking to the upcoming elections as a potential turning point for Sri Lanka’s future. The decision comes amid ongoing economic and political challenges, and the new leadership is expected to implement urgent reforms to address these issues.
All former MPs have now vacated their positions, leaving the public eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Sri Lankan politics.
If all the key appointments such as Ministry Secretaries and Heads of Govt institutions are done strictly on merit rather than on political considerations, we will truly see a system change. We will then have the necessary foundation for the country to turn around quickly.