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The United National Party (UNP) will support positive initiatives undertaken by the Government, including the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said. Wijewardene made this statement during a gathering held on Sunday (19) evening at the UNP Gampaha District office to brief party members. He further noted, “In the past, opposition parties focused on pulling down the Government. However, we are committed to supporting the good work of the current administration.”
Wijewardene also revealed that discussions are underway for the UNP and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to collaborate in the future. He stated that the leaders of both parties have already approved the idea.
Speaking at the event, the newly appointed UNP General Secretary Talatha Athukorala remarked that it is still too early to criticise the Government, as it has been elected for a five-year term. She added, “The SJB is essentially a part of the UNP. I have always believed in unity, and that remains my position.”
The event was attended by several notable figures, including former Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha Opposition Leader and Imbulgoda UNP Electoral Organiser Sameera Randeniyah, Western Province Administrator Jayaraj Chandrasekara, Divisional Manager Dhammika Edirisinghe, former Gampaha Municipal Councillor Anoma Nugapitiya, Gamini Paranayapa, and Lakshman Samarathunga.
Sisila Gunathilaka Gampaha District Spl. Corr.
