Parliamentary Turmoil: MP Shanakiyan Alleges Breach of Due Process 🏛️

• The Incident: Parliament Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, the second most senior official, has been suspended with immediate effect following a decision by the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Council. • Allegations of Retaliation: TNA MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam and various political sources allege the move is retaliatory, linked to Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Reports suggest the suspension stems from suspicions that the official disclosed the Speaker's personal information. • Procedural Concerns: The suspension was reportedly executed without a formal charge sheet, preliminary inquiry, or an opportunity for the official to be heard. MP Shanakiyan warned that this reflects a "serious breakdown of due process" within a core pillar of democracy. • Internal Dissent: Differences of opinion emerged during the Advisory Council meeting. The Chief Opposition Whip and the Finance Deputy Minister reportedly raised concerns regarding the lack of a formal explanation or summons for the official. • Next Steps: Based on reports, Deputy Secretary General Kularatne intends to pursue legal action against what is being termed an unjust and malicious suspension.