Former State Minister Ashok Abeysinghe has resigned as the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) chief organiser for the Kurunegala electorate and from all other positions he held in the party.
In a letter to SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Abeysinghe confirmed he was leaving the posts of deputy general secretary, president of the Samagi Sevaka Sangamaya, and trade union coordinating secretary to the Opposition Leader. He also left the party’s executive committee.
Abeysinghe said he was pleased to have been involved with the party since its inception. He wished its members strength in their efforts to advance its work and lead it to victory.
The letter did not state a reason for the resignation, according to the facts available. The SJB has not yet announced who will take over his duties.