February 06, Colombo (LNW): The establishment of a fresh political alliance, incorporating the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) alongside several other political entities, has reached completion following the incorporation of amendments into the Constitution of the Podujana Eksath Peramuna (United People’s Front).
After thorough consultations on proposals from alliance parties, the SLFP now holds 25 percent authority within the leadership board and the working committee. This includes key positions such as the leadership of the alliance, Treasurer of the alliance, National Organizer of the alliance, and the Secretary of the alliance. The National Convention of the Podujana Eksath Peramuna is scheduled for next week, where these amendments will seek approval, and the future course of actions for the alliance will be outlined.
The working committee meeting of the alliance has officially endorsed the constitutional amendments to the United People’s Front. Numerous civil organizations, including the Sri Lanka Sama Samaja Party, Communist Party, as well as Tamil and Muslim parties, have expressed interest in joining this newly-formed alliance.
Former President Maithripala Sirisena is set to assume the role of chairman for the alliance, with alliance agreements expected to be signed with partner groups later this month. In a notable development, it has been reported that Maithripala Sirisena has decided to reactivate and reinstate the cancelled membership of Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga within the SLFP, a decision communicated to her in writing.
