A no-confidnence motion against the Sri Lankan prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe was defeated today by a majority of 46 votes, allowing him to hold on to his position.
The vote following a debate in parliament; 76 MPs voted in favour of the motion, 122 voted against and 26 abstained, Ada Derana reported.
The former president Mahinda Rajapaksa voted in favour of the motion.
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