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Anti-defection bill for MPs to be tabled soon

Anti-defection bill for MPs to be tabled soon

26 May 2026 | BY Staff Writer

The government expects to table a bill in Parliament soon to revoke the seats of MPs who switch political parties after being elected, Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.


Speaking at the Cabinet media briefing today (26), the Minister noted that the government has no plans to bring opposition MPs into the ruling party.


He further stated that the proposed legislation is aimed at protecting the public mandate given at elections.


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