By Chaminda Silva

The UNP has extended an invitation to the SJB to join forces in contesting the upcoming Colombo Municipal Council elections. The UNP has given the SJB time until 20 March to convey its decision.

This move follows a discussion among senior UNP members, where the decision to grant additional time was made. UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardena made the announcement during an event at the Sirikotha on 12 March.

Abeywardena further mentioned that if the SJB was open to expanding the alliance to include other local government bodies, such an announcement could also be made before 20 March.

In the meantime, the NPP has already submitted its security deposit for the Colombo Municipal Council elections, signalling their readiness to participate in the race.