Requests made to PM to nominate Fonseka

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has received a number of requests from members of civil society organisations, religious leaders and Ranaviru organisations to nominate Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka to fill the Parliament seat which fell vacant due to the passing away of Minister M.K.A.D.S.Gunawardena.

Gunewardena contested the 2015 parliamentary elections under the United National Party ticket but failed to secure a seat. Following the victory of the UNP at general election, Gunawardena was appointed to parliament through the National List.

A decision on who should be appointed to the vacant seat will be taken following discussions between President Maithripala Sirisena and the Prime Minister, sources said.