Former Vice Chairman of the Kottikawatta-Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha, journalist Prince Gunasekara, has quit the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and will contest the upcoming local government elections under the independent ‘TV’ symbol.
Gunasekara, who has remained an undefeated member of the Kottikawatta-Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha since 1994, said he decided to leave the party following incidents during the 2022 Aragalaya (struggle) and due to political dishonesty within the party.
“I left SLPP when they started attacking the youth. During the previous administration, I was supposed to be given the chairman position, but they deceived the people by saying it would be given after two years. This party does not recognize capable individuals,” Gunasekara said.
He further stated that professionals from the area, including teachers, doctors, and engineers, urged him to form an alternative political movement.
“That’s why I am leading a very capable team under the ‘TV’ symbol. We are confident of securing votes from all parts of the electorate. Since we are an independent group, everyone can vote for us without any party restrictions,” he added. (Islandnews)
