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SJB suspends Horana electorate organizer
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) suspended Charith Abeyasinghe's membership and positions following his remand for an alleged 2023 bribery incident. The party stated he held no roles during the time of the alleged crime.
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Summary
The former mayor points out that when Mr. He emphasized that while immediate action should be taken if any wrongdoing has occurred, using such individuals to remove seasoned leaders within the party is a serious problem. Rohan Jayawickrama states that due to efforts to elevate certain individuals within the party without any qualifications, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya is currently facing a severe crisis.
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