Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The leaders of opposition political parties have reached a consensus to collectively establish administrative control over all local government bodies - including municipal councils, urban councils, and Pradeshiya Sabhas - where the National People's Power (NPP) does not hold a clear majority.

The decision was made during a high-level meeting held today (14) at the political office on Flower Road, Colombo, under the patronage of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

As per the agreement, general secretaries of the participating parties are scheduled to convene tomorrow (May 15) to finalize and prepare the lists of names for appointments in the respective local bodies.

Former Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has be...