Former deputy leader of Sri Lanka main opposition avoids Fonseka's rally

Former deputy leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP), Karu Jayasuriya decided last minute to avoid attending the protest rally organized by the United Bhikku Front on behalf of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka. Jayasuriya was scheduled to attend the rally that was organized at Hyde Park this evening. Issuing a statement, Jayasuriya said he took the decision after a great deal of thought.

Former deputy leader of Sri Lanka opposition party and wife injured in road accident

Former deputy leader of Sri Lanka opposition United National Party and Gampaha district parliamentarian Karu Jayasuriya and his wife had met with a road accident today. Jayasuriya and his wife were injured when their vehicle ran off the road and fell into a nearby pit along the road between Hambantota and Tangalle, the police said.

Former deputy leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition says report on party headquarters attack is prejudiced

Former Deputy Leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP), Karu Jayasuriya says that the report on the attack on the party headquarters, Sirikotha, is a 'culmination of a pre-conceived partial course of action.' Jayasuriya issuing a statement has said,

The former deputy leader of Sri Lanka opposition yet to accept the electoral organizer post

Sri Lanka major opposition United National Party (UNP) sources say that the former Deputy Leader Karu Jayasuriya has not yet accepted the post of electoral organizer that was vested in him. Jayasuriya was offered the position of electoral organizer of Mahara electorate around a month ago but he did not appear to accept the letter of appointment from the party leader. However, Jayasuriya has not declined the position either, UNP sources said,

Former Deputy Leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition vows to work to develop a democratic party

Former Deputy Leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP), Karu Jayasuriya says he would stand by truth and justice and would work towards the building of a strong democratic UNP. He has said

UNP Acting Leader calls on members to be cautious, maintain decorum, and unite to face party crises

Acting Leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP), Karu Jayasuriya has appealed to party colleagues to be cautious, maintain decorum and have a united approach in the face of one of the worst crises faced by the party in its glorious 60-year history.