Politics

The second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has successfully passed in Parliament. This Bill aims to eliminate pensions for Members of Parliament and was introduced on January 7 by the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Dr. Harshana Nanayakkara. The Bill faced a constitutional challenge in the Supreme Court. However, after reviewing it, the Supreme Court ruled that the Bill does not conflict with the Constitution and can be approved by Parliament with a simple majority. Today, Parliament held a debate on the second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill. After the discussion, a vote was taken, with 154 Members of Parliament supporting the Bill and only 2 opposing it. With the second reading approved, the third reading will follow in Parliament.