Friday Jun 12, 2026
Friday Jun 12, 2026
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Former President and United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for closer cooperation among political parties and forces to address future political challenges, as the party intensifies efforts to rebuild its organisational structure following recent electoral setbacks.
The remarks were made at a meeting of the UNP Working Committee held yesterday at the party’s political office on Flower Road, Colombo, under Wickremesinghe’s chairmanship. The meeting was attended by a majority of Working Committee members.
According to a statement issued by the UNP, members exchanged views on the party’s response to the current political environment and discussed measures aimed at revitalising the party organisation.
A key focus of the meeting was the implementation of programmes to rebuild the UNP’s organisational network and strengthen its political presence across the country. Members also deliberated on future engagement and coordination with other political parties, groups and organisations.
Addressing the meeting, Wickremesinghe emphasised the importance of political forces working collectively rather than in isolation when confronting future political challenges.
The Working Committee was also briefed on disciplinary measures taken against local government representatives who had acted contrary to party disciplinary rules. UNP General Secretary Talatha Athukorala presented details of the actions taken against those members.
Commenting on the outcome of the discussions, UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said the meeting had engaged in extensive deliberations on rebuilding the party and strengthening coordination with other political parties, groups and organisations, resulting in several decisions being reached.
