October 21, Colombo (LNW): In a significant move signaling a renewed push for political unity, the United National Party (UNP) has appointed former Minister Harin Fernando as its new Deputy Secretary General of Political Mobilization.
The appointment, made despite reservations from some close insiders, is seen as a direct and personal endorsement from party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. He has entrusted Fernando with the crucial task of executing his strategy to unite the country’s political parties under a common banner.
Party sources reveal that Wickremesinghe’s decision stems from his disappointment with several UNP heavyweights who have allegedly avoided responsibility and failed to undertake meaningful work for the party’s revival.
As the chief architect of this ground-level campaign, Fernando will oversee 1,000 public meetings designed to build momentum for a broad alliance. This move firmly positions him as the key operative in the UNP’s ambitious plan to forge a united political front. According to sources close to the UNP leader, he is planning to hand over more responsibilities to other handpicked political leaders in due course, signaling a broader leadership shake-up.
