Courtesy Hiru News

Colombo District Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) stated that the party’s Working Committee has granted approval to continue discussions on working together with the United National Party (UNP).

He explained that the progress of the ongoing discussions with the UNP was briefed to the Working Committee by the Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the SJB, Sajith Premadasa, and that approval was subsequently granted for future actions and continued discussions related to this process.

In addition, the MP stated that the Working Committee had also approved several measures to be taken regarding the importation of substandard coal.

The Working Committee meeting also held extensive discussions on the decision to increase electricity tariffs in a manner that is unfair to consumers, and it was decided to take action against this decision through several channels, Mujibur Rahuman noted.

Furthermore, discussions were held on strengthening the organizational activities of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya in line with the current political situation, as well as on measures to confront any challenges posed by the government in the future with strength as an effective opposition, he added.

The SJB Working Committee meeting was held yesterday (13) at the party’s head office in Pitakotte, under the leadership of Opposition Leader and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa.