Despite no UNP leader supporting the party’s campaign in the Colombo North electoral seat and its organizer Ravi Karunanayake, supporters of the party say Karunanayake has been able to bring the greatest victory for the UNP after fighting a lone battle along with his supporters.
Speaking to isis.lk UNP supporters of the Colombo North electoral division said Karunanayake had made great sacrifices to protect the party and its leadership, but however no responsible figure in the party stood by him when false allegations were being levelled against him by opposition parties.
They also pointed out that Karunanayake was ignored by the party by not allowing him to speak at any major rally of the party’s. While he was isolated by the party supporters say they, however, did not isolate their leader.
Accordingly, all 9 electoral divisions in Colombo North have been won by the UNP, the only electoral area from Colombo 1 - 15 to achieve such a victory. The supporters say as a result the party should, therefore, protect its capable leaders from false allegations of the opposition in the future.
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