Maithripala Sirisena has stepped down as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), paving the way for Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, to assume the role following a unanimous vote by the SLFP Executive Committee. This significant decision came during a meeting held at a hotel in Kotte, where Dr. Rajapakshe was elected as the new Party Chairman.
The resignation of former President Sirisena marked a key transition within the SLFP leadership, allowing for Dr. Rajapakshe’s election as the Party Chairman. This move reflects the party’s commitment to maintaining a cohesive and effective leadership structure.
Furthermore, the SLFP Executive Committee also unanimously approved the appointment of attorney Keerthi Udawatta as the acting General Secretary, replacing MP Sarathi Dushmantha Mithrapala. These appointments underscore the party’s efforts to ensure continuity and efficiency in its organizational functions.
With these developments, the SLFP continues to navigate internal changes while remaining focused on its mission and goals within the political landscape of Sri Lanka.