The BASL condemns the attack by the forces on protestors. It is a black day for the country. The attacks happen on the first day in office of the new President. Shame!!
Ranil's 5th lane residence on fire after sustained standoff between protestors and police/stf in which incessant rounds of tear gas were fired at protestors for a few hours at least.
A friend sent this. This is apparently the prime ministers @RW_UNP home. It has been set on fire. I strongly condemn this violence. This is not justifiable.
To ensure the continuation of the Government including the safety of all citizens I accept the best recommendation of the Party Leaders today, to make way for an All-Party Government.
To facilitate this I will resign as Prime Minister.
Majority party leaders agree on below:
1. Pres @GotabayaR and PM @RW_UNP to resign immediately
2. Speaker to act for President for maximum 30 days
3. @ParliamentLK will elect MP as President for remainder term.
4. Appoint interim all-party government and elections soon