Ranil defeats Karu, re-elected party leader
Posted by Editor on December 19, 2011 - 3:51 pm
Ranil Wickramasinghe has been re-elected as the leader of the United National Party in the election held today.
Sajith Premadasa has been elected as Deputy Leader of the UNP defeating Ravi Karunanayake with a majority of 8 votes.
Daya Gamage has been elected as the National Organizer of the UNP defeating Dayasiri Jayasekara by 56:36 votes in the election.
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That is wonderful news. One thing for sure; the Blue brothers effort to destabilise the UNP has been defeated.
Is it the end of the political road for Karu jayasuriya? he can go back to the warm bosom of his recent leader, the Maharajajini.
However, the Blue Brother manipulation is ongoing. With Sarath Fonseka back in the scene and the JVP not tolerating the general, he needs a political roof.
Where will he find it? Or is SF being released on a “no threat”, “no contest” pact?
Spectacular victory for the Chief. He gained 72 votes against KJ’s 24. Sajith P gained 52 while Ravi K gained 44.
The other surprise is the ex-Sevenagala Sugar Man. He beat young blooded Dayasiri 56 to 40.
Let see if the UNP will re-unit or not
The Country gets the rulers it deserves;and so is UNP.It has to get UNITED for its own very existence.