When questioned by journalists during the Hiru Mark program held yesterday regarding the official visit of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to India, Dr. Harsha de Silva stated that he was not aware of the visit. (Sri Lanka Latest News)
He added that the Opposition Leader had not yet informed the party about the visit and, therefore, he could not comment on the matter at this time.
According to the results of the last Local Government election, the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha, consisting of 22 members, was elected with 10 members from the National People’s Power (NPP), 06 from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), 02 from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), 02 from the Podujana Eksath Peramuna, and one member each from the United National Party (UNP) and an independent group.
However, the chairmanship of the Pradeshiya Sabha was won by the National People’s Power through a secret ballot with the support of two members representing the opposition.
At the inaugural budget meeting of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha held today, in addition to the 10 NPP members voting in favor of the budget, the member from the UNP also supported the proposal.
Accordingly, 11 votes were cast in favor and 11 votes against.
Due to the tie, the Chairman exercised his casting vote, and as a result, the inaugural budget of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha was passed.
