The Samagi Jana Balawegaya is considering nominating an opposition MP as the new Speaker.
The SJB said that it is considering nominating an opposition Member of Parliament to replace former Speaker Asoka Ranwala who had resigned from his post.
Ranwala resigned from his post following the controversy surrounding his educational qualifications.
Issuing a statement, the Speaker said that he does not have the documents to back his claims over his education qualifications.
Ranwala said that he has requested for the documents from the relevant institutions but is unable to obtain them urgently.
Ranwala had informed the President in writing that he would resign from his post and the President accepted his resignation.