Basil not returning from US – SLPP leadership talks underway
Political sources say that talks are currently underway to replace the leaders of several opposition parties, including the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).
Some party members expected Basil Rajapaksa to return to the country for the local government elections. However, Basil has announced that he will not return from the US.
In this situation, party sources say that Namal Rajapaksa will lead the local government elections. Basil led the party in the 2020 parliamentary elections without returning.
On Basil’s side, Namal is an important leader. It has been stated that the local government elections are an important platform to form a second leadership.
In addition, at the party leaders’ meeting last Monday, it was decided to cancel the nominations for the local government elections scheduled for 2022. The party leaders have agreed to request new nominations.
