UNP WC ratifies names proposed by politburo for top party posts

26 April 2018 01:51 pm

The UNP Working Committee this morning ratified the names proposed by the United National Party (UNP) politburo for the top party posts.

Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam was appointed General Secretary while Plantation Industries Minister Navin Dissanayake was appointed the National Organizer.

Former General Secretary and Minister, Kabir Hashim was appointed party Chairman.

State Minister Harsha De Silva was appointed as the Treasurer while Ruwan Wijewardene was appointed the Deputy General Secretary and State Minister Ajith P. Perera as the Trade Union Secretary.

Minister Sajith Premadasa was re-appointed as the Deputy Leader and Ravi Karunanayake as Assistant Leader.

Minister Harin Fernando was appointed as the Communication and Propaganda Secretary of the party. (Yohan Perera)