Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- An opposition member of the Galle Municipal Council occupied the Mayor's seat and called for a revote today (24) on the council's annual budget, following a tense situation inside the council chamber.

The annual budget of the Galle Municipal Council, formed by the National People's Power and the People's United Front, had initially been defeated by a majority vote on December 15.

Accordingly, the budget vote was held for the second time today (24), Ada Derana reporter said.

During today's vote, 21 members voted in favour of the budget while 15 voted against it. The Galle Municipal Council consists of 36 members.

Mayor Sunil Gamage subsequently left the council early, stating that the budget had been passed by a m...