August 29, Colombo (LNW): The Elections Commission has officially announced the appointment of Karunarathna Paranawithana as a Member of Parliament, following the resignation of Thalatha Athukorala.
This appointment fills the vacancy left by Athukorala, who recently stepped down from her parliamentary duties.
Paranawithana, who served as a Deputy Minister in the 2015 government, brings with him a wealth of experience.
Athukorala’s resignation has prompted discussions about the future direction of her political career and the implications of her departure for the SJB.