UNP politician Gamini S Kaviratne switched allegiances to the ruling UPFA coalition this week, becoming the latest opposition member to cross over to the government.
Kaviratne, who was once the Chairman of the Kalutara Pradeshiya Sabha and the Pradeshiya Sabha’s opposition leader, called on Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa earlier this week, to pledge his support to the government.
Another UNP member leaves to join Rajapaksa (01 January 2014)
UNP to join Govt's team against resolution at UNHRC (22 January 2014)
UNP 'opposed to international inquiry' (19 November 2013)
UNP MP condemns NPC resolution calling for international inquiry (31 January 2014)
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