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NPP NL slot remains vacant
The Island
|June 30, 2025
National People's Power (NPP) General Secretary, Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, has denied that the ruling party is divided over the successor of National List MP, Prof. Harshana Suriyapperuma, who resigned on 20 June, to receive appointment as Secretary to the Treasury.
National List MP Abeysinghe said so responding to The Island query whether the NPP had been unable to reach consensus. Abeysinghe emphasised that unlike other parties, the NPP hadn't been affected by such issues. “We'll make the appointment at the appropriate time,” he said.
Suriyapperuma succeeded Mahinda Siriwardena who retired, following a three-year stint as the Treasury Chief.
This story is from the June 30, 2025 edition of The Island.
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