SJB decides not to accept ministerial posts

16 May, 2022

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided not to accept any ministerial posts in the new Government.

SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said that the party Parliamentary Group met today and discussed its response to an invitation from Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to join the Government.

Ranjith Madduma Bandara said that the party decided not to accept any ministerial posts.

However, the SJB decided it will support any positive steps taken by the Government to address the current crisis. (Colombo Gazette)

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