No-Confidence Motion against Keheliya defeated

The No-Confidence Motion brought against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella by the Opposition was defeated with a majority of 40 votes a short while ago.

The vote on the No-Confidence Motion was taken a short while ago in Parliament following a three-day debate.

A total of 113 MPs voted against the motion while 73 MPs voted in favour. In addition, 38 MPs were absent during the vote. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardena)