Bhathiya Barukanda
Palitha Range Bandara is to be removed from his position as general secretary of the UNP, party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided. According to reliable sources, the decision is prompted by serious accusations that have been levelled against Bandara.
Reports say Bandara had not reported for duty at Sirikotha for the past few days. The party constitution allows the leader to remove and appoint the general secretary any time.
Moreover, party sources claim that Bandara did not attend the recent event when the President’s policy declaration was unveiled.
The decision was made in response to allegations that Bandara had reportedly put pressure on the President to get his daughter hired at the Australian Embassy and had granted his son use of the official car allotted to him for his employment, which resulted in an accident. Bandara is also charged with selecting party delegates and officials in return for cash.
