CBK Back in Politics: Leads Broad Alliance for Upcoming Elections

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga was appointed as the head of the Podujana Eksatha Peramuna's (PA) leadership council.

The decision, announced by SLFP media spokesperson Thisara Gunasinghe, follows an executive council meeting held to amend the Podujana Eksatha Peramuna's constitution on Tuesday (6).

The constitution of the Podujana Eksath Peramuna or the People's Alliance was amended, allowing the Sri Lanka Freedom Party to contest the upcoming elections as a broader alliance under the symbol of the Chair.

The SLFP will hold a significant role within the Podujana Eksatha Peramuna, securing 25% representation on the leadership board and 50% power in the working committee under the amended constitution.

Gunasinghe further announced plans to appoint new office bearers for the Podujana Eksatha Peramuna. 

A new party secretary will be selected on the 22nd of February.