Minister of Environment and SLFP Parliamentarian Mahinda Amaraweera told The Morning yesterday (1) that the SLFP vote on the Bill will depend on the contents of the subcommittee report. Banneheka met with the SLFP yesterday. FSP Education Secretary Pubudu Jayagoda said yesterday that the SLFP had assured them that they stand against the militarisation of education, and shared their concerns about the KNDU Bill. Meanwhile, the FUTA President Prof. Bannehaka also met with Minister of Education Prof. G.L. The KNDU Bill has received widespread criticism from various quarters for its alleged threats to free education and the militarisation of education.

Source: The Nation August 01, 2021 18:33 UTC