Uva council up for grabs!

8 September 2015 06:30 pm - 0 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The usual chess game in the provincial councils has begun in the wake of the changes in their power equation following the general poll.

For instance, moves and counter-moves by interested parties to capture the power of the Uva council and to gain their own political goals are said to be raising the political temperature in the province.

The balance of power in the Uva council tipped in favour of the Betel leaf party when several Green party councillors won Diyawanna seats. Meanwhile, a move was made by Betel leaf members of the council to promote their colleague Charming Chamara (CC) as the new Provincial Chief. CC already elected to Diyawanna at the recent poll welcomed the move for he wished to be the provincial chief rather than an ordinary Diyawanna member!

The news about the move to make CC the provincial chief was sweet music to a certain former turncoat Ministerial one from Uva who lost the Diyawanna seat but headed the defeated ones on the district list. And he is to succeed CC as a Diyawanna member in the event of the former giving up his seat to become the provincial chief. So the former Ministerial one had thrown in his full political weight behind CC’s bid to become the provincial chief.

Meanwhile, the Green party stalwarts, determined not to be outdone, are said to have clinched a secret deal with the King Rooster of the Cockerel party to retain the power equation in the council with the support of the ‘cockerels’ in the council now backing the Betel leaf.

If the King Rooster decides to prop up the Green party administration of the council in Uva, it will shatter the dreams of both CC and the former Ministerial one. However, given the King Rooster’s unpredictable nature, political observers are wary of making a prediction either way

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 0

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Uva council up for grabs!

Comments - 0

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

New Visa procedure implemented

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

Two racing drivers arrested over Fox Hill tragedy

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

MIRROR CRICKET

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Foreign powers intensify surveillance on Presidential elections as strategic interests take centre stage

New uterine loop for monkey birth control

Sajith avoids reception hosted for Iranian President

Do not be afraid to use weapons, Minister Alles tells police

SLAS appoints independent committee for investigation

Pakistan lose key players for last two T20Is against New Zealand

Sri Lanka secures third spot in South Asian Kurash Championship 2024

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings