The no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila by the opposition was defeated in Parliament today with 61 MPs votes in favour while 152 against it
The vote was taken with an electronic vote following two days of debate.
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Tamil National Alliance and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna voted in support of the motion.
SJB recently presented the no-confidence motion against Minister Gammanpila stating it was inappropriate to hold the ministry portfolio and 43 MPs signed for that.
