Sri Lankan parliament will assemble on Wednesday amidst tight security following Supreme Court verdict Tuesday evening to stay President’s gazette for dissolution of parliament.The MPs supporting government of new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will make a decision to be present at the session this morning even as some opposed the convening of session.Speaker called for the session followed by meeting of party leaders where the business of house will be talked about including the proposed vote to decide majority.

However, government ministers clarified that the Supreme Court’s verdict does not mean that the dissolution of parliament has been called off and said that it would request for a full-judge bench to hear the case.

This is the first time Parliament is programmed to meet since the political crisis started last month with the ouster of Ranil Wickremsinghe as Prime minister. Wickremsinghe has stated that he will show his majority when parliament convenes Wednesday.

The most recent development came after the three- judge bench headed by chief justice put ban on President’s gazette till  7 December and will hold  further hearings from 5 December. The court also stated the Elections Commission to cut short preparations for the general elections scheduled for January 5.

United National Party (UNP) led by Wickremsinghe welcomed the verdict terming it as end of rebellion. Wickremsinghe stated in a message the order shows President is not above law and can’t play around with constitution. President Sirisena held a conference of Security Council last night and ordered security forces to sustain security throughout the nation.