Kurunegala MC budget defeated by 14 votes

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The budget submitted by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna for the year 2023 of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, which is in power, has been defeated by a majority of 07 votes.

Only 07 votes were received in favor of the budget presented by Mayor Thushara Sanjeeva and 14 votes were received against it.

Kurunegala is considered a stronghold of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna and the mayor of Kurunegala, Thushara Sanjeeva, is a close disciple of Johnston Fernando, one of the strongest in Pohottuwa. Similarly, the leader of Pohottuwa, Mahinda Rajapaksa also contested the last two general elections from Kurunegala district.

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