Vraie Balthazaar takes Colombo helm

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the NPP was elected as the new Mayor of Colombo, securing 61 votes against SJB candidate Riza Zarook’s 54 in a secret ballot held this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

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Vraie Balthazaar takes Colombo helm

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