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OPPP mulls options after sacking Rathana Thera

19 Oct 2021

  • Gnanasara’s name in the fray  
BY Dinitha Rathnayake The Ape Jana Bala Party (Our Power of People Party [OPPP]) is to consider a few names for its sole Parliamentarian seat after expelling MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera from the Party. Speaking to The Morning, Party National Organiser Dr. Susantha Kodithuwakku said that the Party’s Political Bureau and Central Committee have decided to expel Rathana Thera from the Party on 14 October. “We are considering a few names to nominate for the MP seat, including Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera. However, all names are under discussion.” The Party Secretary has informed the Election Commission about the decision to expel Rathana Thera. The decision was taken after the Party’s Disciplinary Committee found Rathana Thera guilty of four charges and recommended his expulsion from the Party. This was informed to the Commission on 15 October. Rathana Thera was sworn in as a National List MP on 5 January.  


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