Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A tense atmosphere developed in the house this morning (21) following clashes over "Grade 5, Grade 6 stories," module content, and allegations regarding inappropriate material. Arguments broke out as government and opposition members traded accusations for several minutes.

The session commenced at 9:30 AM under Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne. Tensions rose while government ministers responded to oral questions. Suranga Rathnayake, an MP for Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), questioned the Minister of Finance regarding "Aswesuma" benefits, with Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera responding.

Conflict intensified after Kurunegala District MP J.C. Alawathuwala sought clarification following two supp...