United National Party (UNP)

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Also known as: UNP
Type: Political party
Appears on: Presidents since 2019
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Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara

Connections (7)

United National Party (UNP) / Called on 26 October 2026 for an immediate presidential pardon for / Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara
- In a statement issued after the satyagraha was suspended, the party urged the President to grant an immediate pardon with the involvement of the Chief Prelates of the three main Buddhist chapters. It cited former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva as saying the maximum sentence for contempt of court is 18 months, said he had already spent more than 10 months in prison for the offence, criticised the government’s reported efforts to obtain court orders against monks who had not taken part in the march and satyagraha, and called for an investigation into those responsible for ordering the removal of his robe. The article carries no government response.26 Oct 2026 · Ada Derana · UNP calls for presidential pardon for Gnanasara Thero
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) / Formed by a faction of / United National Party (UNP)
- The UNP faction led by Premadasa registered its alliance as the SJB, widening the split in the party. UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe had insisted that the general election be contested only under the UNP’s elephant symbol.12 Feb 2020 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · Premadasa-faction forms Samagi Jana Balawegaya
Ranil Wickremesinghe / Leader of / United National Party (UNP)
- Names him as the UNP leader in February 2020.12 Feb 2020 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · Premadasa-faction forms Samagi Jana Balawegaya
Sajith Premadasa / Deputy leader of, until November 2019 / United National Party (UNP)
- After conceding the presidential election he said he was also resigning as the UNP’s deputy leader.17 Nov 2019 · Al Jazeera · Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa wins presidency as Premadasa concedes
Rosy Senanayake / Mayor of Colombo for, 2018 to 2023 / United National Party (UNP)
- The United National Party member assumed duties on 22 March 2018 as Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council, the first woman to hold the post.22 Mar 2018 · Ada Derana · Colombo’s first female Mayor Rosy Senanayake assumes duties
- Describes her in May 2023 as the former Mayoress of Colombo, in office from 2018 to 2023, on her appointment as adviser to the President on local government affairs. The UNP had again chosen her as its Colombo candidate that January.27 May 2023 · Daily FT · Rosy appointed as Presidential Advisor on LG affairs
- The council elected the NPP’s Vraie Cally Balthazaar as Mayor of Colombo on 16 June 2025.16 Jun 2025 · Ada Derana · NPP’s Vraie Cally Balthazaar elected new Colombo Mayor
Vajira Abeywardena / Chairman of / United National Party (UNP)
- Describes him as the party’s Chairman; he was appointed to Parliament in July 2022 when its National List seat fell vacant.15 Sep 2024 · The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) · Get to know the main contenders’ core teams
Akila Viraj Kariyawasam / Assistant Leader of / United National Party (UNP)
- Describes him as the party’s Assistant Leader.15 Sep 2024 · The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) · Get to know the main contenders’ core teams