Feb 05, Colombo: Sri Lanka parliament yesterday (04) approved three months leave for parliamentarian Anura Bandaranaike, who is in a critical condition at a hospital.
Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna moved the motion requesting leave for the MP Bandaranaike and the motion was seconded by Chief Opposition Whip Joseph Michael Perera.
According to parliament regulations a Member of Parliament who is absent from sitting continuously for three months loses the parliamentary seat.
Currently, MP Bandaranaike is in a critical condition in an intensive care unit at a private hospital, hospital sources said.
MP Anura Bandaranaike is the brother of former President of Sri Lanka, Chandrika Kumaratunga.
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