INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The establishment of power in numerous local government institutions where no party had a clear bulk following the 2025 Local Government
election happened today (24 )
Accordingly, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) protected power in the Bentota Pradeshiya Sabha, after a vote was taken throughout the
inaugural sitting held under the leadership of the Commissioner of Local Government in the Southern Province.In the open vote to choose the
Chairman, Premakumara Wijewardena from the SJB secured 12 votes, while Mervin Pradeepa Kodithuwakku, representing the National Peoples Power
(NPP), received 11 votes.Meanwhile, the SJB also acquired control of the Gampola Urban Council, where an open vote was held to choose the
The NPP candidate received 10 votes, while Iruka Weeraratne of the SJB received 19 votes and was chosen the Chairman.In the Kuchchaveli
Mubarak of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) was elected Chairman with the support of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), defeating
Abdul Rizan of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) in an open vote.Meanwhile, the inaugural sitting of the Bandaragama Pradeshiya Sabha
was held today (24) at 9:30 a.m
under the management of Western Province Commissioner Sarangika Kalhari Jayasundara
A tense scenario arose due to an argument between the Commissioner and opposition members led by the SJB over whether the Chairman need to
be chosen through a secret tally or an open ballot.The Commissioner adjourned the conference for 10 minutes
However, when the council reconvened, continued disputes led to it being adjourned indefinitely.
