House adjourned due to opposition protest

Parliament was adjourned by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene till 9.30 am tomorrow due to a tense situation erupted in Parliament a short while ago.

Oppostion MPs staged a protest inside the Chamber of the House shouting slogans demanding the Local Government election be held.

"We want the election. (Diyawu Diyawu chande diyawu)," they shouted displaying placards.