Information reaching this publication indicates that United Transformation Movement (UTM) Members of Parliament have been removed from Government WhatsApp Groups.

The development comes barely a day after some UTM MPs in Parliament voted against a Government Bill; Banking Amendment Bill.

Ntcheu Bwanje Member of Parliament Alexander Chilikumtima confirmed of the development when he stood on point of order in Parliament this morning.

According to Chilikumtima, UTM MPs are surprised that they have been removed from the Government WhatsApp Group.

Effort to talk to Leader of government in Parliament Richard Chimwendo Banda proved futile.