UNP postpones anniversary celebration citing Ranil’s health

September 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM

The United National Party has postponed its 79th anniversary celebration, which was scheduled for Saturday, September 6, citing the health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

UNP General Secretary Thalatha Athukorale said the decision was taken by the party’s management committee, which met in Colombo on Tuesday.

She said the event will be rescheduled for later this month. Athukorale added that the decision was made following medical advice given to Wickremesinghe and on the request of party committee members. (Newswire)