Srilanka, May 8 -- The results of the 2025 Local Government Election clearly reflect that the people have given a message to unite and work together for all the parties in the Opposition," Samagi Jana Balawegaya Leader and the Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said.

Delivering a special statement yesterday in Colombo, he further stated that he and the SJB is ready to act according to the message given by the people. Premadasa expressed gratitude to voters who stood with the SJB despite the prevailing politically hostile environment filled with "insults, threats, mudslinging, conspiracies and challenges."

"I am prepared to bow to the people's verdict and work towards forming local bodies that will ensure transparent and effective servi...