Although Thalatha Athukorala holds the position of General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP), her authority does not extend to Colombo and Galle, according to UNP Deputy Leader, Ravi Karunanayake.
At a media briefing today, Karunanayake explained that party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has maintained control over a small faction within the UNP.
When asked about the lack of progress in the talks between the UNP and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Karunanayake pointed out that a small group within the UNP is obstructing the negotiations. He further revealed that some individuals, fearing a loss of power if the talks succeed, are deliberately hindering the process.
