The longer it drags on, the more impact it will have on Sri Lanka,” he said. No-confidence motionOpposition MPs have blamed Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody over the crisis and have demanded that he step down from his position. MPs who have signed the motion include those from the SJB, New Democratic Front, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sarvajana Balaya and the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress. The effects of such mismanagement in the power sector are starting to be felt, claimed the former Power and Energy Minister. So far there has been no comment from the US side on their request made to Sri Lanka.

Source: Sunday Times March 22, 2026 04:23 UTC