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The President, Ms. Chandrika Kumaratunga of Sri Lanka, issued the order to dissolve the 225-seat House starting from midnight on Friday, as per the Government statement. The six-year term of the Parliament was supposed to end next week. This move is seen as an effort by the President to consolidate power and gain a parliamentary majority. The upcoming election is expected to be closely contested between the ruling party and the opposition party and is to be held on 10 October.
Friday, 18 August, 2000