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Vast re-organization of UNP by coming May–Ruwan

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The country would be able to witness a large-scale re-organization of the United National Party (UNP) before May this year, State Minister of Defense Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Mr. Wijewardene made this comment at a ceremony held to mark the 66th death anniversary of the late Prime Minister D S Senanayake in Colombo last evening.

“The committee appointed to look into the reorganization of the party had recommended that a large-scale reorganization process was needed and Party Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has given his blessing for this process to take place as soon as possible. Therefore, it was decided that these changes should take place by May this year,” Mr. Wijewardene said.

He said the committee had recommended that the re-organization process begins from the grass-root level and the younger members of the party should be given this task. This he said is recommended in addition to the reshuffling of office bearers of the party.

Referring to the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Wickremesinghe, Mr. Wijewardene said he was confident that it will not be successful. “The joint opposition boasts that they have the support of 21 UNP MPs but they will not get even two UNPers supporting their cause,” he said while highlighting the fact that the UNP Parliamentary group and other MPs who represent the United National Front (UNF) had pledged their fullest support to Mr. Wickremesinghe.

He said the JVP and the TNA would also think of the country when deciding on whether to support the motion. (Yohan Perera)


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  • Ceylon Friday, 23 March 2018 08:37 AM

    Now again may??.before said end of feb.then said march.again said end of march.now say may.

    Dils Friday, 23 March 2018 08:56 AM

    Previously if not mistaken it was before the singhala new year now May, then Christmas and then just before election time what a joke. We continue to wait on promises delivery .....

    Jude Friday, 23 March 2018 09:06 AM

    First KICK them out of UNP !!, the members who signed the NF motion against PM RW!!!

    yahiya Friday, 23 March 2018 09:19 AM

    Ranil never leave. Who is going to be? Party need very democratical changes. Need a young professional new face to leadership. Who can unite

    Friday, 23 March 2018 09:23 AM

    nayakathuma said by April.

    Alidon Friday, 23 March 2018 09:30 AM

    Reorganization must begin from the top hierarchy. Assign practicable responsibilities to experienced younger members.

    Haffie hierarchy Friday, 23 March 2018 12:20 PM

    What we can assume from this is, the leader does`t have any idea to make tangible changes to the present hierarchy. He only wants to save himself from the no confidence motion and remain the leader at any cost to the party. That`s the only reason he has been clamouring about possible changes from time to time. The outcome - UNP doomed.

    yaka mahathaya Friday, 23 March 2018 12:57 PM

    yes yes .. key person is none other than YOU. because ranil is directly related to you. you are making statements as if you have been in active politics for 50 yrs

    BSP Friday, 23 March 2018 12:57 PM

    UNP or any other party led by anybody would be 1000 times better than any party led or dictated by Rajapakes

    Gayan Friday, 23 March 2018 08:23 PM

    Mahendran said the same thing.

    Martin Milton Friday, 23 March 2018 01:05 PM

    All well, good and high time too. But where are the TRUE stalwarts of the UNP like Mr Rukman Senanayake who really should be in the very forefront leadership!! Great pity he has been left out for so long by the present ignorant and 'whimpish' leadership of the UNP. MM

    Druvi Friday, 23 March 2018 02:53 PM

    Ha ha ha ha You still think the masses are asses?? Feel sorry for the fate of the Grand 'ole party.

    Lanki Friday, 23 March 2018 04:19 PM

    If UNP wins the no confidence motion then UNP should impeach the President as he started this stupid move.

    ala Friday, 23 March 2018 06:02 PM

    All will be lost by may!!!

    Manu Friday, 23 March 2018 07:58 PM

    Mr. Minister. with all respect I say UNP is a failed party. People know it. You are in the Govt. because of My3. Tiger is a tiger even if it change the stripes.

    Gamarala Saturday, 24 March 2018 07:22 AM

    What he meant to say was that "a vast reorganization of the UNP MAY be coming.....!"

    ND Saturday, 24 March 2018 02:41 PM

    In re-organizing, no. 1 to be kicked out is RW and then all his old cronies like John Amaratunge, Joseph Michael Perera, Gamini Jayawickrema, etc. doesn't retirement age apply to them???? wasting tax payers money doing nothing!!!

    Manu Sunday, 25 March 2018 10:34 AM

    Mr. minister don't wast your time on saving UNP. It is a failed party for 30 times.Thanks to MY3 that you are in a govt. Stop this waste of time and try to do some thing good for the Sri Lankans and SL.


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