Sri Lanka political rivals tempt defectors to swing crisis

Parliament has been suspended since President Maithripala Sirisena sacked Wickremesinghe as head of government last Friday and nominated former strongarm leader Rajapakse for a spectacular return to frontline politics. Rajapakse gave four legislators from Wickremesinghe's party ministerial portfolios after persuading them to defect on Monday.

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