UNP commends Sajith’s decision to mediate UNP-SJB merger

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:02 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

By Shanika Sriyananda

The United National Party (UNP) has stated that it fully supports the decision taken by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to take on the responsibility for initiating the merger between the UNP and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

The UNP expressed its special gratitude for Premadasa’s personal involvement to unite the two political parties.

Meanwhile, the UNP has appointed a three-member committee consisting of UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Attorney-at-Law Thalatha Athukorala, and National Organiser Sagala Ratnayake to discuss future activities regarding the proposed UNP-SJB merger. According to the UNP, all discussions on the merger will be taken through the newly appointed committee.