SJB and UNP reach deal to work together in LG bodies

19 May, 2025

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya and the United National Party (UNP) have reached an agreement to work together in Local Government bodies, including the Colombo Municipal Council.

The agreement was reached following talks held between a UNP delegation and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.

The General Secretary of the UNP Thalatha Atukorale and SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara signed a joint statement following the talks.

Former UNP MP Ruwan Wijewardena, who attended the talks said that the meeting was successful.

He said that both sides agreed to work together in Local Government bodies.

Former MP Lakshman Kiriella said that the opposition will now look to grab power in the Colombo Municipal Council.

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