The opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has established power in the Bingiriya and Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabhas.
The SJB, which had secured a majority in the council in the 2025 Local Government Elections, has managed to elect its candidate as the Chairman of the Bingiriya Pradeshiya Sabha.
During elections held today, SJB candidate Kamal Vishwanath obtained a majority of votes and was elected the new Chairman of the local council.
The SJB had also secured a majority in the Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha in Kandy following the Local Government Elections.
Accordingly, during elections held today, SJB candidate Rajanayaka was elected the new Chairman of the local council, after securing a majority of votes. (Newswire)