The affidavits submitted by 17 North Central Provincial Councillors, supporting the joint opposition calling for the ouster of Chief Minister Peshala Jayaratne, was rejected by NCP Governor P.B. Dissanayake today, councillor S.M. Ranjith said.

Those supporting the JO submitted the affidavits individually to the Governor demanding that Mr. Ranjith be appointed as Chief Minister. (Dayaratne Ambogama)