Ashoka Abeysinghe Resigns from All Posts in United People's Power

13-Oct-2026

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Former State Minister and former Member of Parliament Ashoka Abeysinghe has announced his immediate resignation from all positions he held in the United People's Power (Samagi Jana Balawegaya), including that of chief organiser for the Kurunegala electorate.

He sent an official letter to Opposition Leader and party leader Sajith Premadasa on Monday, October 12, 2026, informing him of his decision.

In his letter, Abeysinghe stated that he was relinquishing all his responsibilities within the party. These included the post of chief organiser for the Kurunegala electorate, Deputy General Secretary of the party, President of the United Employees' Union, coordinator of the Opposition Leader's trade union committee and membership of the party's executive committee.

Abeysinghe also expressed his appreciation for having had the opportunity to work closely with Sajith Premadasa, both during his time in the United National Party and since the establishment of the United People's Power.

He thanked Premadasa for the opportunities and support extended to him over the years.