With reports suggesting that Provincial Council elections are slated to be held within the first three months of next year, a significant political development is unfolding as four Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Members of Parliament (MPs) are reportedly preparing to resign from their parliamentary seats.
These four MPs have already informed their party leader and Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, of their intentions.
Targeting Chief Ministerial Roles
The MPs have conveyed to Mr. Premadasa their aspiration to contest the upcoming Provincial Council elections and vie for Chief Ministerial positions in their respective provinces on behalf of the SJB.
They have reportedly explained that serving as a Member of Parliament does not provide sufficient facilities to adequately serve the people in their regions. However, they believe that assuming the role of a Provincial Chief Minister would grant them a multitude of resources and opportunities to better serve the public, a key factor in their decision.
Is the Story a ‘Political Ploy’?
Nevertheless, political sources suggest that this news might be a strategic “ploy” orchestrated by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya itself. There is speculation that the story has been manufactured to draw public attention to the party’s activities and leadership in the lead-up to the Provincial Council elections.
