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Accusations arose from youth leaders and politicians across many districts that the government’s political authority and certain representatives intervened in the selection of district leaders who participated in the National Youth Service Council (NYSC) Youth Convention, thereby politicizing the process. Despite the selection of youth leaders through various methods, the ‘Youth Club’ National Youth Convention, organized by the National Youth Service Council (NYSC), was held on August 12, 2025, at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, presided over by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is grappling with severe internal conflicts as its Anuradhapura District Leader, MP Rohana Bandara, along with all district organizers, has temporarily withdrawn from party organizational activities and vowed to boycott all meetings attended by party leader Sajith Premadasa. This decisive action stems from alleged interference by the party headquarters in the appointment of councilors to the Anuradhapura Municipal Council.

A heated political dispute between Deputy Minister of Industries Chathuranga Abeysinghe, a young representative of the current government, and former Provincial Council Member Waruna Rajapaksha, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Gampaha electorate organizer, has escalated. Rajapaksha has leveled serious accusations against Abeysinghe regarding a "hidden business transaction" involving a "Rs. 100 million investment" that Abeysinghe allegedly failed to disclose, linked to a discussion at the Kingsbury Hotel.

The United States Department of State has issued a new travel advisory for its citizens visiting Sri Lanka, urging increased caution and safety measures.

A wave of social media posts alleging corruption, cronyism, and sexual misconduct against Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath is sweeping the nation, creating a severe crisis for the current government, which came to power pledging to eliminate politicization, favoritism, and sexual impropriety.

Deputy Minister of Housing, T.B. Sarath, expressed astonishment at the intellectual capabilities of a woman named Ishara Sewwandi, citing the path she took after committing a serious crime. The Deputy Minister made these remarks while addressing a public gathering.