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
Describes her in May 2023 as the former Mayoress of Colombo, in office from 2018 to 2023, on her appointment as adviser to the President on local government affairs. The UNP had again chosen her as its Colombo candidate that January.27 May 2023 · Daily FT · Rosy appointed as Presidential Advisor on LG affairs
Describes him as the party’s Chairman; he was appointed to Parliament in July 2022 when its National List seat fell vacant.15 Sep 2024 · The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) · Get to know the main contenders’ core teams