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However, their party leaders had to change their stance as people from the Independents' group had stated that they will not support the no-confidence motion until they do not reveal their position in an interim government.

Sri Lanka, which is on the brink of bankruptcy, is grappling with an unprecedented economic turmoil, the worst since its independence from Britain in 1948.

Amid the unfolding crisis, there have been street protests countrywide, with thousands of people joining some demonstrations.