Batticaloa Campus to a Defence University; Motion in Parliament

A private member motion has been presented to Parliament to convert the controversial Batticaloa campus to a State Defense University.

A senior Parliament spokesperson informed  that the motion was moved by Parliamentarian Thilanga Sumathipala.

The motion will be debated following the approval of the party leaders.

Several allegations have been leveled at the administration of the controversial campus in Batticaloa including its funding and the courses proposed to be offered. An investigation is also underway by the Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises.