Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) member of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Zohara Buhary was suspended by the party with immediate effect.

SLMC Secretary Nizam Kariapper in a letter addressed to Ms. Buhary said the party has decided to suspend her immediately.

"It must be noticed that party leader Rauff Hakeem conveyed the decision of the party to oppose the budget at the group meeting which you attended. Despite being present at this meeting and being fully aware of the party position, you have acted in direct contravention of the instructions given by the party leader. Your conduct constitutes a grave and serious violation of party discipline and is viewed with utmost concern. In such circumstances I have bee...