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PM pledges display of government unity as 158 MPs rally behind administration
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has assured Parliament that the government's parliamentary strength will demonstrate unified support by tomorrow evening. The statement comes as the administration seeks to project cohesion within its ranks.
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Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told lawmakers on Wednesday that a show of unity among the government's 158 MPs would materialise by 7 pm on Thursday, signalling confidence in the administration's parliamentary backing.
Addressing Parliament, Amarasuriya dismissed suggestions of fractures within the government's coalition, emphasizing the solid support base underpinning the current administration.
The statement reflects efforts by the government to project stability and cohesion at a time when political dynamics in the country remain fluid. With 158 seats in the 225-member Parliament, the government maintains a working majority.
Thursday's scheduled demonstration of unity is expected to reinforce the administration's messaging ahead of key parliamentary business and governance initiatives.