UNP suspends membership of Weligama UC Chairman

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The party membership of the Weligama Urban Council Chairman, Rehan Jayawickreme, has been suspended by the United National Party (UNP) for violating the UNP disciplinary code, UNP General Secretary and Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said.

Minister Kariyawasam said Mr. Jayawickreme had shared posts on social media criticising the UNP leadership despite previous warnings given by the party not to do so.

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Ajith66 Wednesday, 22 May 2019 03:27 PM

why not so fast on Rishad Bathiudeen ??

G Wickrama Wednesday, 22 May 2019 05:02 PM

What a joke. So this is a dictatorship. People can't have opinions. See you soon at the polls.

Nihal Fernando Wednesday, 22 May 2019 06:44 PM

this is a disgrace. suspending the membership of a outspoken young gun who has spoken the truth! all the best. Don't let this idiotic action affect you

Srian de Silva Thursday, 23 May 2019 09:38 AM

No wonder the UNP is in this parlous state.Could be worse than in 1956!!

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