SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa announced that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will take strict disciplinary action against members of the Kandy Municipal Council who allegedly obstructed volunteer-led relief efforts in the district.

In a statement shared on X, Premadasa condemned the actions of the councillors and apologised to the affected residents. "On behalf of the SJB, I sincerely apologise to those who may have been hurt by the bad behaviour and unwarranted actions of those Municipal Councillors," he said.

The incident took place at a relief collection centre established by volunteers to support families affected by severe flooding and landslides in Kandy. According to reports, several opposition councillo...