Parliament abolished the privileges of former presidents Sri Lanka’s Parliament on Wednesday passed a law with an overwhelming majority that abolishes the privileges given to former presidents and their widows.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has always given priority to Sri Lanka under its Neighbourhood First Policy and Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) doctrine, adding that relations between the two countries are thousands of years old.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday once again called upon Sri Lankan government to ensure equality, justice, peace, and respect for the minority Tamils in the island nation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Rajapaksa government will take forward the reconciliation process to meet the aspirations of Tamil community in Sri Lanka which also includes the implementation of 13th Amendment.
Sri Lankan President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa’s elder brother and former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa has been sworn in as the new prime minister on Thursday.
Sri Lankan Parliament on Wednesday passed a no-confidence motion against the government headed by his controversially-appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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