Minister Bimal Rathnayake has stated that a reshuffle of government responsibilities, including ministers, is expected shortly, as reported by InfoSriLanka.lk last week.
Speaking on a television program on Television, Minister Rathnayake indicated that he and other ministers had requested changes to their portfolios, and new appointments were also possible.
Meanwhile, the opposition has lodged a formal complaint with the Speaker following the appointment of a committee to investigate a recent exchange between Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara and Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake. The letter, signed by several MPs from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, addresses the events of May 20, 2025, in Parliament.
The opposition’s letter highlights concerns regarding the safety of parliamentarians under Standing Order 92 (2) (a), following Mr. Jayasekara’s raising of the issue. It further alleges that MP Kaushalya Ariyarathna challenged the Speaker’s authority, thereby violating standing orders, and that Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake contravened Standing Order 91 (u) by accusing Mr. Jayasekara.
The opposition MPs have demanded an inquiry into the conduct of the Leader of the House, asserting that the accusations leveled against Mr. Jayasekara – specifically being labeled as someone who defrauded the President’s Fund and stole from the poor – have damaged his reputation.
