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Sri Lanka suspended its deputy secretary general without charges or hearing, sparking outcry over due process and democratic norms.
Sri Lanka’s Parliament suspended Deputy Secretary General Chaminda Kularatne on January 23 without charging him or allowing him a hearing, drawing widespread criticism for violating due process.
The move, approved by the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Council chaired by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, cited alleged appointment irregularities but faced backlash over lack of transparency and potential political motives.
Opposition leaders and civil society groups condemned the suspension as a threat to democratic norms and institutional accountability, with Kularatne planning legal action.
The incident has sparked debate over parliamentary independence and the rule of law in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka suspendió a su secretario general adjunto sin cargos ni audiencia, lo que provocó protestas sobre el debido proceso y las normas democráticas.