By Ranil’s Masterstroke? Sajith’s Leadership at Risk as Political Drama Unfolds!
The political corridors are buzzing with whispers of a high-stakes conspiracy as the potential merger between the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) takes center stage. The biggest shock? Sajith Premadasa’s leadership might be in danger, with rumors swirling that Ranil Wickremesinghe is making strategic moves to reclaim control.
The drama intensified when Harin Fernando, a known Ranil loyalist, made a surprise appearance at the recent UNP-SJB peace talks—despite not being an officially nominated representative for either party. The final round of discussions, held at SJB MP Harshana Rajakaruna’s residence, saw Fernando’s unexpected entry, sparking widespread speculation.
The designated negotiators for the UNP were Thalatha Athukorala, Ruwan Wijewardena, and S. H. Samaratunga, while the SJB was represented by Ranjith Maddumabandara, Gayantha Karunathilaka, Harshana Rajakaruna, and Mujibur Rahuman. Fernando’s sudden presence raised eyebrows, given his past shifting loyalties—once a staunch UNP member, he defected to the SJB but later aligned himself with Wickremesinghe’s administration and secured a ministerial position.
Adding to the controversy, Fernando has relentlessly attacked Sajith Premadasa, the very leader who facilitated his entry into Parliament through the National List. His criticisms even extended to Premadasa’s wife and family, causing further unrest within the SJB.
But here’s where things get even murkier—Fernando has been embroiled in multiple corruption allegations over the past two years, with investigations reportedly underway. Despite this, he appears firmly in Ranil’s camp, fueling suspicions that his presence at the peace talks was no coincidence.
With Sajith running out of options and Ranil executing his strategy like a chess grandmaster, insiders claim that it’s only a matter of time before the “Grand Alliance” becomes a reality. Is this the beginning of a political coup, or just another twist in Sri Lanka’s never-ending political soap opera? Stay tuned!
