Opposition MP Mano Ganesan has criticized what he perceives as discomfort among government lawmakers regarding a planned Bar Association of Sri Lanka briefing on legal issues related to the proposed 22nd Amendment, arguing their reaction suggests defensiveness.

MP Mano Ganesan has publicly questioned the apparent concern demonstrated by government legislators toward a forthcoming briefing by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka at Parliament regarding legal implications of the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. Through a social media statement, Ganesan characterized the government benches as "unusually restless" about the planned session, suggesting their reaction conveys a troubling perception of guilt.

Ganesan emphasized that participation in the briefing remains entirely voluntary and that no MP can be forced to attend. He clarified that the invitation represents a genuine gesture of information-sharing rather than a coercive measure, noting that he personally intends to participate alongside aligned colleagues. He further questioned the rationale behind government concern about allowing parliamentarians to engage with legal analysis on the constitutional amendment.

The parliamentary briefing has emerged as a point of tension, with the Bar Association itself requesting postponement of the event. According to the BASL, this decision reflects the government's parliamentary position and the current absence of cross-party agreement on the proposed amendment. The postponement request indicates the legal body's recognition that proceeding amid partisan division could undermine the briefing's effectiveness.