Sri Lanka to get new President by July 20, India envoy meets Speaker

This expression of support from New Delhi to the democratic process under the Sri Lankan Constitution assumes significance given that protesters still demand the resignation of Wickremesinghe, the Cabinet, and senior officials. Ahead of a meeting of the Sri Lankan Parliament to elect a new President, the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, Gopal Baglay, met Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena Saturday and said India would continue to be “supportive of democracy, stability, and economic recovery in Sri Lanka”.

In a Twitter post, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, said, “High Commissioner called Sri Lanka to get new President by July 20, India envoy meets Speaker on Hon’ble Speaker today morning. Appreciated Parliament’s role in upholding democracy and the Constitutional framework, especially at this crucial juncture. Conveyed that India will continue to be supportive of democracy, stability, and economic recovery in Sri Lanka.”