Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)

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Also known as: SJB
Type: Political alliance, formed February 2020 by a faction of the United National Party
Parliament: Won 40 of 225 seats in November 2024; the main opposition
Appears on: Presidents since 2019
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Connections (14)

Sajith Premadasa / Leader of, since February 2020 / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- He and his alliance partners took over the Ape Jathika Peramuna and renamed it the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, with him as leader and Ranjith Madduma Bandara as general secretary. The Elections Commissioner General accepted the renaming and the appointments in writing.12 Feb 2020 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · Premadasa-faction forms Samagi Jana Balawegaya
- He chaired the SJB working committee meeting of 8 May 2023, which gave him full powers as party leader to build a broad alliance led by the SJB.9 May 2023 · Daily FT · SJB Working Committee rules out national Govt. proposal
- Al Jazeera: the SJB, the main opposition under his leadership, won 40 seats in the November 2024 parliamentary election.18 Nov 2024 · Al Jazeera · Sri Lanka leader reappoints Amarasuriya as PM, retains finance and defence
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) / Formed by a faction of / United National Party (UNP)
- The UNP faction led by Premadasa registered its alliance as the SJB, widening the split in the party. UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe had insisted that the general election be contested only under the UNP’s elephant symbol.12 Feb 2020 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · Premadasa-faction forms Samagi Jana Balawegaya
Shan Wijayalal de Silva / Joined, January 2024 / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- Then an SLPP MP for Galle district, he crossed over to the SJB. Premadasa gave him party membership, appointed him chief organiser for the Ambalangoda electorate and described him as a man of untainted character.2 Jan 2024 · Daily FT · Shan Wijayalal joins SJB
Hirunika Premachandra / Former MP for / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- Describes her as a former SJB parliamentarian.28 Jun 2024 · Ada Derana · Hirunika sentenced to 3 years rigorous imprisonment
A. H. M. Fowzie / MP for, from February 2023 / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- Appointed to parliament on 9 February 2023 to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of SJB MP Mujibar Rahman.9 May 2023 · Daily FT · SJB Working Committee rules out national Govt. proposal
Harin Fernando / Expelled by; upheld by the Supreme Court, August 2024 / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- On 9 August 2024 the Supreme Court ruled that the SJB’s decision to expel him and Manusha Nanayakkara was legally valid, dismissing their petitions. He was Tourism Minister at the time, and the ruling cost both men their parliamentary seats and portfolios.9 Aug 2024 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · Harin, Manusha lose Parliamentary seats
Patali Champika Ranawaka / MP for, as of May 2023 / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- Describes him as a Samagi Jana Balawegaya parliamentarian in May 2023.22 May 2023 · Daily FT · Patali’s United Republican Front to be launched today
Manusha Nanayakkara / Expelled by; upheld by the Supreme Court, August 2024 / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- On 9 August 2024 the Supreme Court ruled that the SJB’s decision to expel him and Harin Fernando was legally valid; both lost their parliamentary seats.9 Aug 2024 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · Harin, Manusha lose Parliamentary seats
Lakshman Kiriella / Member of, from 2020 / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- He joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya in 2020, having been Leader of the House from 2015 to 2019.15 Sep 2024 · The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) · Get to know the main contenders’ core teams
Kabir Hashim / Member of, from 2020 / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- He left the UNP and joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya in 2020, and is in its economic troika.15 Sep 2024 · The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) · Get to know the main contenders’ core teams
Eran Wickramaratne / National List MP for, from 2020 / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- He joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya in 2020 and was elected as a National List MP.15 Sep 2024 · The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) · Get to know the main contenders’ core teams
Rauff Hakeem / Member of, from 2020 / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- He joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya in 2020.15 Sep 2024 · The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) · Get to know the main contenders’ core teams
Mahesh Senanayake / Joined, May 2024 / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- The former Army Commander joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya in May 2024 and heads its Samagi Ranawiru Balawegaya.15 Sep 2024 · The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) · Get to know the main contenders’ core teams
Diana Gamage / Lost her National List seat for, 2024 / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- Says Mujibur Rahuman was reappointed as an SJB National List MP in May 2024 after Diana Gamage lost her seat following a court order on her citizenship status.15 Sep 2024 · The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) · Get to know the main contenders’ core teams