Sarath Fonseka resigns as SJB’s Chairman

Sarath Fonseka resigns as SJB’s Chairman

August 9, 2024   11:23 am

MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has tendered his resignation as Chairman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and as the SJB Organiser for the Kelaniya constituency.

Fonseka has communicated this in a letter addressed to party leader and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.

On Monday (05), Fonseka placed deposit to contest in the 2024 Presidential Election as an independent candidate. 

On July 25, Fonseka officially announced his presidential candidacy stating that, “A lot of people have asked me to contest for the presidential election and I am looking forward to accepting the call of the people of Sri Lanka.”

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