In a significant reorganization, the United People’s Party (UPP) led by General Secretary and Minister Tiran Alas has announced the appointment of several key members to its political committee. Hemapriya Kaviratne, renowned for his role as a tuition teacher and as the convener of the Black Cap Movement during recent political struggles, has been named the Political Secretary and Media Secretary.
Additionally, the UPP has appointed lawyer Vajira Ranasinghe as the Legal Affairs Secretary. Former senior police officer Ranjith Dasanayake will take up the role of National Organizer, with Sumit Ratnamalla stepping in as Deputy National Organizer. Sameera Manahara has been appointed as the Youth Affairs Secretary, highlighting the party’s focus on engaging younger demographics in its future endeavors.
