UNP to obtain veterans’ inputs

Suraj A. Bandara

All UNP reforms committee members will be available to convince party members about the ongoing changes and seek views for the reforms that are to be introduced to the party at Sirikotha, from Tuesday to Friday, UNP spokesman Gayantha Karunathilaka told the Daily News.

Ex-Parliamentarians, Lak Vanitha and Yovun Peramuna members will meet the reforms committee to discuss matters relating to the party. The detrimental factors which left the party in its worst debacle in its recent history will be examined through an exclusive dialogue with veterans of the party, he said.

The reforms committee members will meet representatives of all the party organs include trade unions and UNP associations. “These trade unions support is vital in every aspect of the party’s survival. They will be summoned before the committee for their views in the reforms,” he added.

After the comprehensive final report of the reforms committee was handed over, an exclusive and lengthy discussion was held with the UNP Parliamentary group and with working committee members. The final decision will be made after a special convention. The convention that was to be held in July was extended up to August.

“This Special August Convention is convened to ratify the reforms taking shape over a long period following the General election,” he said.