CNBC reported that Sri Lanka’s opposition will stage a vote of no confidence against the government. Harsha de Silva, an opposition lawmaker, told CNBC Monday.

“We’re confident in our numbers, and we will present the motion at appropriate times,” stated de Silva (a member of parliament from Samagi Jana Balawegaya).

The comments were made before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed Monday’s new cabinet. The president resigned following protesters calling for him to resign. Two of his nephews and brothers were removed from the team. But Mahinda Rajapaksa is still the prime minister.

Large-scale protests featuring chants “Gota Go Gotabaya” have continued against the president, prime minister and other officials. the past monthSri Lankans face 12-hour power cut and severe shortages in fuel and food.

De Silva said that he would bring the motion when it was time, as it is our non-confidence motion. It is also our prerogative to bring it. The prime minister’s no-confidence motion will not be submitted on Tuesday as the parliament convenes.

Sri Lanka has its own problems worst economic crisisSince independence in 1948. Last Tuesday, the 22-million strong island nation declared that it would default on $35 billion worth of its foreign debt.

To seek out a rescue, the country will send a delegation that includes its finance minister to meet with representatives of the International Monetary Fund.

According to de Silva, the opposition also requested that de Silva repeal an amendment in the Constitution that gave his office unprecedented powers two years ago.

According to the 20th amendment, the president cannot be removed — he can only step down or be impeached. This amendment was passed after Rajapaksa assumed office. It is believed to have weakened the democratic character of Sri Lanka.

The 20th Amendment rescinded most of the provisions in the 19th Amendment, which placed limits on the authority of the president and eliminated his immunity from all legal proceedings.

De Silva stated that an offer of repealing the 20th amend could be considered a form compromise for resolving a long-running political impasse.

“A compromise move by the president at the moment is to state that he is ready to repeal the 20th Amendment and get back to the democratic 19th amendment,” de Silva explained.

Opposition MP stated that there are few options for political leadership.

Impeachment can be a lengthy and drawn-out process. A two-thirds majority is needed and agreement must be reached by the Supreme Court. It will take time,” de Silva said, noting that the president had the power to remove the prime minister and his cabinet. 

De Silva stated that it wasn’t yet certain if there were some The ruling party’s dissidents I would vote for the opposition in the no confidence motion.

According to him, 42 members of parliament expressed an interest in sitting on the opposition benches. He said, “If they do so, the government would immediately lose the majority.”