• Imthiaz tipped to be appointed SJB Chairman

By Yohan Perera  

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided not to appoint new MPs for the moment in place of Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara who lost their seats following their expulsion from the SJB which was upheld by the Supreme Court yesterday.  

The party hierarchy which met yesterday has decided to fill the vacancies of the two MPs after the September 21 Presidential election, party sources said.  

Meanwhile, it was also reported that MP Imthiaz Bakeer Markar will be appointed as new Chairman of the party.