The United National Party (UNP) has proposed to postpone Sri Lanka’s two upcoming elections by at least two years, allowing President Ranil Wickremesinghe to continue implementing economic reforms.
Speaking at a media briefing in Colombo today (May 28), he said He proposed that the Presidential Election and the General Election be postponed for 2 years, through a proposal to be tabled in Parliament and that a referendum could be called if necessary.
He also urged the main opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the National People’s Power (NPP), to support this initiative.
Bandara stressed that postponing the elections would not be undemocratic if the process would involve elected representatives in Parliament passing a motion, which would then be followed by a referendum.
He further emphasized that the current economic crisis necessitates stability and continuity in leadership. “It is futile to waste money with elections at this crucial time. I urge all MPs to consider this,” he said.
