Ravi K tipped to be UNP General Secretary

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Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake is expected to make a return to active politics as the new General Secretary of the United National Party, Daily Mirror learns.

UNP Sources said that a majority in the UNP have proposed appointing Karunanayake as the UNP General Secretary.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is also in favor of the move, has already had discussions in this regard with Karunanayake, sources said.

Sources also said that current UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara is to be appointed as a Governor.

The President is scheduled to meet Karunanayake and a few senior UNP members tomorrow (Tuesday) to have further discussions on reorganizing the UNP, sources told Daily Mirror.

Meanwhile, sources also said that the name of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP and Tourism Minister Harin Fernando is to be proposed as the National Organiser of the UNP. Fernando crossed over to the Government from the opposition this year after Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed Prime Minister by then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

It is still not clear if both Karunanayake and Fernando have agreed to accept the posts.

Karunanayake has mostly stayed away from active politics since the last General Election. (Easwaran Rutnam)

Comments - 58

Be Fair Monday, 14 November 2022 05:03 PM

Good Choice, Right? Their credentials are impeccable. Am I the only one who feels this way

Aquarius Monday, 14 November 2022 05:05 PM

This is exactly why the country is demanding a system change - to stop recycling these corrupt politicians and stop them from ever coming back to politics. This man is a corrupt to the bone and those considering getting him back to politics are as corrupt or their heads need to be examined.

Tom Monday, 14 November 2022 05:05 PM

Ravi K is in the same league as Jhonston, Sarath Nishantha

Surendra Monday, 14 November 2022 05:12 PM

UNP is dead , thanks to Ranil who did it single-handedly.

Sunil Monday, 14 November 2022 05:38 PM

Another mass scale bank robber coming back to politics in a big way. Chase away all these dirty rascals, including the president.

sam Monday, 14 November 2022 05:45 PM

Will destroy the party further

Massdeen Monday, 14 November 2022 05:48 PM

R K is a Loka Horek RW appoints all unp fellows for his survival

Premalal Perera Monday, 14 November 2022 05:52 PM

These crooks know that they are one election away from extinction. So play while the sun is shining.

Lala Monday, 14 November 2022 05:56 PM

RAVI. K. UNP. KANATTHA

Abd Monday, 14 November 2022 06:09 PM

RW seems trying white wash RK to bring him back to politics,according to RK’s daughter quoted ‘why only my father’ so obviously there are many, they help themselves

Central Bank Robber Monday, 14 November 2022 06:13 PM

Central Bank robber is back to rob more from Sri Lanka people.

another No 1 theif Monday, 14 November 2022 06:21 PM

this is an other thief who was in jail for his corruption

Sri Monday, 14 November 2022 06:32 PM

Ravi is fired and handyman of Ranil ... nothing will happen with them .UNP is dead now .Ranil destroy it

Pemalatha Palandeniya Monday, 14 November 2022 06:35 PM

This Kalakanni Banku Hora ruined Lalith A and the people of SL! Ponnaya take him back to plan a a big robbery!! Aragalaya did not achieve anything except kick out Myna and Kaputa!!

Palm oil Monday, 14 November 2022 06:56 PM

'Here the Robber's passing by my fair lady'.... Lol

What happened to laughGas Monday, 14 November 2022 06:59 PM

Another rotter who played out money at CWC etc . Another member in the Ranil Rajapaksha. LAST ELECTION HE LOST HIS SEAT THIS TIME He WILL LOSE his deposit too.

Dr.Siri Monday, 14 November 2022 07:03 PM

Alibaba's henchman making a come back.

Hora Monday, 14 November 2022 07:21 PM

Another crook. What a Shame! Kavudo Hora...RW reply

Mohan Monday, 14 November 2022 07:26 PM

This shows that RW thinks he can still hoodwink the masses.

Thiago Monday, 14 November 2022 07:43 PM

when ever this man appears UNP is down hill so is the incumbent! past is a lesson to learn from.

Jude Monday, 14 November 2022 07:57 PM

"UNP bankrupt party and have to rely on "You pay my Rent" Ravi K. Huh, oh watta predicament!???

Tissa Fernando Monday, 14 November 2022 08:15 PM

Biggest crook is making a come back ,can't wait till he robs something again.

Tissa Fernando Monday, 14 November 2022 08:16 PM

Compared to what this guy had robbed, Gota did nothing. See where Gota is now and see where this crook is now?

Nadi Karunaratne Monday, 14 November 2022 09:43 PM

Surely he won't want to leave his free penthouse.

TJ Monday, 14 November 2022 09:49 PM

May be the new world order necessitates this appointment

Ranjith Monday, 14 November 2022 10:05 PM

This shaws true colour of Ranil, Ranil and his dirty politics what a shame country is gone to dog's

Bond Partner Monday, 14 November 2022 10:21 PM

Ranil is sure to make Ravi as the Finance Minister as he earlier called himself " the best Finance Minister in the World ". The Central Bank will then be very secure.

Pantha Kumaran Monday, 14 November 2022 10:36 PM

Personally I am not against Ravi. Well educated man. But he was part of Central Bank Bond Scam. Do we really want him back in politics??????.

TR Monday, 14 November 2022 10:44 PM

DONT UNP HAVE HONEST POLITICIANS INSTEAD OF APPOINTING CORRUPT PEOPLE? R K IS KNOWN AS THE BOND THIEF

Mahila Monday, 14 November 2022 11:40 PM

RK of UNP is nothing different from RA of SLPP, except RK is educated and intelligent and RA is uneducated thug!! No comparison to Johnston, Road carpeting Hora and Agent robber of MaRaS and Sanath Nishantha!!=

Dolly Dias Tuesday, 15 November 2022 01:40 AM

Excellent the BURGLAR is back. CONGRATULATION to the ARAGALAYA and AKD and the JVP for bringing him back. Dolly

Jinapala Balusinha Tuesday, 15 November 2022 03:48 AM

Well done RK - can do a better job than the Central Bank robbery now with RW with more powers and backed by 134 crooks and dogs!

AZOOR Junaideen Tuesday, 15 November 2022 04:10 AM

Another crook returns to fleece the nation. Throw them out once and for all at the next election

Rathna K Tuesday, 15 November 2022 04:32 AM

All 226 are crooks, the grand theft is done by the SLPP/UNP and their close associates. Nothing new here its the same old bandits again. Next we know is he will be in some financial advisory panel keys in hand to the CB safe.

hoodwinker Tuesday, 15 November 2022 05:09 AM

These crooks have nothing called SHAME , UNP expired long ago, trying to revive with these rogues is a comedy, this shows that they have NObody else.

Waco Tuesday, 15 November 2022 05:27 AM

Rouges are getting together again. Ruination of Sri Lanka.

Paramanathan K Tuesday, 15 November 2022 06:51 AM

It is no doubt that Ravi Karunanayake is a mind to rob the country at every turn of event. He is an ace robber in the daylight and still would deny any allegations. His leader Ranil Wickremesinghe endorse all the wrong doings with Ravi Karunanayake to defend him at any cost. They will put the country in worst situation than this.

Sambo Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:49 AM

No problem as it's only a dream for the UNP. They are a lost party hanging on one last string.

Charles Jansz. Tuesday, 15 November 2022 07:53 AM

In the case of RK his memory must have improved and in the case of HF he must have forgotten when he did his O Level exams!!

Ceylonese Tuesday, 15 November 2022 09:03 AM

@ Tom, you're spot on mate, only the difference is the fluency in English. The RK guy is a curse not only for our country but for the whole region .

Cassim Zarook Tuesday, 15 November 2022 09:23 AM

I do not know, only my wife knows. When will this recycling of blundering and plundering politicians end? My LanKa heading for a doom day scenario.

Banker Tuesday, 15 November 2022 09:30 AM

Ravi will soon be made the Finance Minister as he boasted himself as the best Finance Minister in the world some time back. They are Bond partners.

hm Tuesday, 15 November 2022 09:54 AM

Good choice. This shows Ranils commitment to reduce corruption.

Man Tuesday, 15 November 2022 10:18 AM

Teenagers are unaware of a party as the UNP.

Central Bank Tuesday, 15 November 2022 10:51 AM

Bank Hora is back.

joshua Tuesday, 15 November 2022 11:06 AM

smelly rat is in once again. This is why need to chase the 225 morons and cronies. As long as these fellows are there, they will ensure that their cronies (irrespective of their track record) are kept within the political circle. Wake up voters. Time for a change.

DOT Tuesday, 15 November 2022 12:19 PM

He can buy rights !

Roshanaly Tuesday, 15 November 2022 01:42 PM

Only he knows how to rob without any evidence.

ANNECUNT Tuesday, 15 November 2022 02:38 PM

big crook in sri-lanka

umas Tuesday, 15 November 2022 02:39 PM

He is pickpocket person

Bandu Tuesday, 15 November 2022 02:52 PM

Really, all the crooks are coming back. Where are the political corruption investigations. Media is sleep as usual. Going back to old bad days, sadly

Sunil Gamage Tuesday, 15 November 2022 04:09 PM

Appoint only clean people for responsible posts. Otherwise UNP will go down the precipice more further. Why not appoint educated middle aged foresighted person for this post.

Ismet Zaheed Tuesday, 15 November 2022 06:05 PM

It appears there are no comments on Harin Nandasena, the snake under the grass!

Tom Tuesday, 15 November 2022 08:23 PM

Gosh we are cursed as we could never get rid of some notorious people

Rajeeva Soysa Tuesday, 15 November 2022 10:35 PM

Its OK. The "UNP" will not get many votes. By this, even fewer.

Jamiagoda Palansinno Wednesday, 16 November 2022 01:01 AM

Now it is good to plan a another Big Bank robbery with the Boss with lots of power!! This time will be the end of the world - This man ruined Lalilith A, UNP, Central Bank, Haylieys etc etc!!

Percy Wijenayake Wednesday, 16 November 2022 06:50 AM

I hope the UNP will get well qualified, English speaking, honest, and mature age guys.

Sambo Wednesday, 16 November 2022 07:18 AM

How can you take people who says I don't remember, I don't know, I can't understand I am deaf,dumb and blind.

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