UNP appoints Ruwan Wijeywardene as Deputy General Secretary

Colombo (News1st) - The UNP Working Committee convened at the party headquarters Sirikotha yesterday. During the meeting, decisions were made to appoint a number of persons to key positions. The committee reaffirmed their faith in Akila Viraj Kariyawasam who continues to serve as the General Secretary of the Party. State Minister of Defense, Ruwan Wijewardene was appointed as the new Deputy General Secretary of the party. UNP Chairman, Min. Kabir Hashim was tasked by the Working Committee with formulating a comprehensive plan to face the upcoming elections, while the committee tasked MP Palitha Range Bandara with handling matters relating to trade unions. Meanwhile reports also indicate that the UNP Working Committee named Ministers Lakshman Kiriella, John Amaratunge, and Ranjith Madduma Bandara as senior Deputy Chairpersons of the UNP.