Former United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) member of the Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha, Kodithuwakku Arachchilage Wasantha, alias Alibaby, has been sentenced to death.

The order was issued by Embilipitiya High Court Judge Buddhika S. Ragala.

Wasantha was convicted after being found guilty of abducting and murdering a person in the Hatangala area of Weligepola in 2012. (Newswire)

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Another crossover has been reported for 2024, with former United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MP Dayasritha Tissera joining the Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

Former MP Dayasritha Tissera met Opposition and SJB Leader MP Sajith Premadasa, voicing support for the SJB’s programme.

In return, MP Premadasa has appointed Dayasritha Tissera as the Organizer of the Nattandiya electoral district. 

Dayasritha Tissera has served in several Cabinet portfolios under previous governments. 

Earlier this week, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP Shan Wijayalal de Silva also joined the SJB, becoming the first crossover for 2024.

It is expected that the government may conduct the Presidential or Parliamentary elections this year. (NewsWire)

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