By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana  

SJB (Samagi Jana Balawegaya) MPs yesterday demonstrated holding  placards and shouting slogans in the chamber of Parliament urging the government to resolve the fertiliser issue .  

The demonstration began soon after the commencement of public business. SJB MPs took out placards and shouted slogans when Chief Opposition whip Lakshman Kiriella made a remark regarding the fertiliser issue.  

“The present government pledged to implement a ten-year programme to convert into organic fertiliser, However serious issues have arisen as a result of the government ‘s decision to shift towards organic fertiliser within one year,” he said.  

SJB MPs brought out placards and shouted the slogan “Diyau Diyau Pohora Diyau (Give us fertiliser!)  
Business of the House continued with Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva presenting the Minimum Retirement Age of Workers Bill and the Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Bill amidst the uproar. Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardene presented notice of motions. MP and Chairman of COPE moved an adjournment motion.