Karu to contest for party leadership

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In a special media statement issued a short while ago, UNP Co- Deputy Leader Karu Jayasuriya confirmed that he would accept the invitation extended by the Sajith group to contest for party leadership.

He also said he was most humbled by the many requests made to him to contest for the post of leader of the United National Party. “More than official positions, I love the United National Party most. I am contesting to both save it and unite it – a pledge I made to all those who have asked me,” the statement further noted.

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Comments - 16

Bala Monday, 05 December 2011 06:50 AM

Ranil is the best and if you are going to contest it's better than that sajith.

aruna Monday, 05 December 2011 06:54 AM

CONGRATS SIR.WE NEED SOMEONE WHO CAN UNITE THE PARTY TO LEAD.

Mohan Peiris Monday, 05 December 2011 06:50 AM

Good Luck to you.
Your biggest challenge will be to get back the now powerful ministers who left the party.
At least we can see a UNP govt. in the future.

nilan Monday, 05 December 2011 07:00 AM

“More than official positions, I love the United National Party most"

Gamaraala Monday, 05 December 2011 07:12 AM

This is how the party leaders are selected in other countries. This is a good move for Sri Lanka as long as we keep the contest civilised and the loser falls in line and support the elected leader.

keith Monday, 05 December 2011 07:26 AM

thanks a lot... pls win and unite this great party which is rapidly deteorating.

upul Monday, 05 December 2011 07:26 AM

We need a strong UNP .

Aslam zavahir Monday, 05 December 2011 07:35 AM

Congradulations !! Yes

pushpa Monday, 05 December 2011 07:32 AM

good desision

K-Man Monday, 05 December 2011 07:33 AM

At least a change in the party. Hope will be a good one.

unp man Monday, 05 December 2011 07:35 AM

good luck Mr. Karu.

Saradha Monday, 05 December 2011 07:42 AM

Country needs an strong opposition. Ranil please give the position without having elections.

DLL Monday, 05 December 2011 07:49 AM

Congradualions,hope you could get the numbers in the committee and unite our party,which is the only salvation for thecountry,burdened with the mis - governing of the present corrupted rulers. We all hope and pray that working commitee members use their brains and take a good,wise decision to save the party.

asanka Monday, 05 December 2011 07:57 AM

go ahead sir,We must see the UNP government near future. All the best.

hoodwinked Monday, 05 December 2011 07:58 AM

Well done sir.

ila Tuesday, 06 December 2011 03:37 AM

if UNP would like to survice, it needs to bring new fresh leader who is not involved in any infighting.

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