Arjuna resigns from UNP
Former MP Arjuna Ranatunga has resigned from the membership
of the United National Party (UNP), citing that the party had failed to present
a restructuring plan since its massive defeat in 2019.
In his resignation letter dated 28 November addressed to UNP
Leader and MP Ranil Wickremasinghe, Ranatunga pointed out that there appeared
to be no restructuring program, adding that he therefore believes there is no
point in him remaining with the party any longer.
Ranatunga pointed out that he had joined the United National
Front (UNF) ahead of the 2015 Presidential election with the intention of
bringing about positive change for the benefit of the general public.
He also expressed his gratitude to Wickremesinghe for the
responsibilities entrusted to him under the ‘Yahapalana’ Government.
He added that a strong opposition, that was beneficial for
the country, was required to safeguard democracy and good governance, and that
even amidst a number of party members quitting the UNP before the 2020 general
election, he had decided not to abandon the party so as to protect it.
Ranatunga said he had remained with the party with the firm
belief that they would be able to prepare a proper plan to face the existing
and future challenges.
In his letter, Ranatunga pointed out that the UNP suffered a
massive defeat at the 2020 election and that they should be self critical and
accept it.
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