The United National Party (UNP) has decided to contest several municipal councils under its iconic “Elephant” symbol in the upcoming Local Government Elections.
This decision was made during a working committee meeting held on February 14 at the party headquarters, Sirikotha, under the leadership of former President and UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe.
As part of its strategy, the party will contest four key municipal councils—Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and Nuwara Eliya—under the “Elephant” symbol. The proposal received strong backing from the Working Committee, which sees these councils as strongholds for the party.
Additionally, the UNP is exploring alliances with other political parties for contesting in other local government institutions. Discussions are ongoing regarding the possibility of contesting under a separate symbol, with a final decision expected before February 20.
Meanwhile, the UNP has also held several rounds of discussions with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), signaling potential electoral collaborations.
