A group including UNP Western Provincial Council Member, S.M. Marikkar called on the the Chief Prelate of the Malwathu Chapter, Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera on Friday.

The group included members of the Kolonnawa Urban Council and members of the Kotikawatta – Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha.The group briefed the Chief Prelate on problems being faced by people in the Kolonnawa electorate.

UNP Councillor of Western PC, S.M. Marikkar stated that a conflict has been created among the UPFA within itself in the Kolonnawa electorate.

He said:

[quote]A problem has arisen as to whether their own party members can engage in politics there. At the same time Kolonnawa needs to receive development, housing, jobs, and everything else that the government is yet to give to this electorate. We have initiated the programme to rally the people to this cause already. We need to consult and obtain the advise of all sections including the religious leaders, for the journey to develop Kolonnawa under a UNP government.[/quote]

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