RW turns down request to enter Parliament on national list seat

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Leader of the United National Party, Ranil Wickremesinghe has turned down a request by party seniors to take up the national list seat in Parliament, stating it should be given to a younger member of the party, the Daily Mirror learns.

In a meeting held in Sirikotha today, party seniors had signed a letter, requesting Wickremesinghe to take up the seat, but the UNP Leader had declined it saying it should be given to a younger member.

He further said if the party sought to reform itself, they should seek a member from the national list slot to represent the party in Parliament while all other members should look at restructuring the party at the ground level.
Sources said that several UNP members had however thought that Wickremesinghe is the best option to take up the seat, based on his seniority and experience.

A decision on who will take up the seat will be reached soon, sources said.

Sources further said that Wickremesinghe was ready to step down from the party leadership in December and a new leader would be appointed by January.

Many seniors said that Ruwan Wijewardena was likely to be appointed to the post of leadership.(JAMILA HUSAIN)

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Comments - 8

Sammy Monday, 23 November 2020 03:55 PM

A decent decision.

Samson Monday, 23 November 2020 03:55 PM

RW is a reject and has no right to sit in Parliament

THEMIYA MEL Monday, 23 November 2020 04:19 PM

Please stay at home you'r a virus

Lumbini Monday, 23 November 2020 04:23 PM

Finally, Ranil has taken the correct decision.

Gayan Monday, 23 November 2020 04:29 PM

Part 2: Younger member request him to reconsider his decision. Working committee endorse it. Ranil accept it.

ravin Monday, 23 November 2020 06:29 PM

You will be better-off at home.

Komala Monday, 23 November 2020 06:54 PM

Can't. Believe. Ranil may have realized that life in the Parliament will be unbearable as he would be hacked on a daily basis.

MUNAS Monday, 23 November 2020 07:04 PM

HE IS A GOOD BOY

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