Bimal’s remarks on MP’s conduct spark heated exchange in Parliament

Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Rathnayake yesterday criticised the conduct of MP Archchuna Ramanathan in Parliament, describing the behaviour of certain lawmakers as “uncivilised, disgraceful and indecent”, while a heated exchange followed between government and opposition members.

Rathnayake made the remarks when Ramanathan attempted to raise a point of order during parliamentary proceedings. […] ...