The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today (24) succeeded in consolidating its power in the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, where the opposition had won a large majority in the local government elections, and in securing the post of its chairman.
The inaugural session of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha was held today, and Lasantha Wickramasekera, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya candidate, was elected as the new chairman of the Pradeshiya Sabha with a majority of votes.