A serious internal conflict has reportedly erupted within the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) following the loss of power in the Colombo Municipal Council. A senior party leader stated that many powerful party activists have strongly criticized the leadership for missing out on power in the Colombo Municipal Council, which could have been easily won.
This situation has been further aggravated by the fact that the party General Secretary has been criticized by many activists for going abroad at a crucial time when it comes to establishing power in local government institutions.
Party activists allege that the SJB leadership has not made sufficient commitment in establishing power in local government institutions, including the Colombo Municipal Council. They also express doubts as to whether they have adopted a “sleepy” policy to escape the allegations leveled against some leaders.