UNP in support of electoral system changes
Posted by Editor on September 13, 2010 - 1:24 pm
News Courtesy: Ada Derana
UNP Spokesman, Gayantha Karunathilakesays that the United National Party supports the proposed changes to the Local Government electoral system. He said that even though further clarification is needed the party in general agrees with government on the changes.
The Galle District Parliamentarian in reply to a question by the media said that the UNP leader and the Speaker of the Parliament have not been informed regarding the decision taken by 25 members to sit as an independent group in Parliament.
Gayantha personally admitted to their being a noticeable delay in the UNP party reforms however added that the reforms will take place in the near future.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Russia pledges support to Sri Lanka amid Middle East crisis March 26, 2026
- Russia agrees immediate fuel supply to Sri Lanka March 26, 2026
- Court orders Suresh Sallay to be produced on April 22, 2026 March 26, 2026
- Sri Lanka exports rise to $1.4 Billion in February on services surge March 26, 2026
- Russian Deputy Energy Minister arrives in Sri Lanka for fuel talks March 26, 2026
