Sri Lanka, July 24 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya has secured control of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, a local council where the opposition held a majority in the last local government election. The party also successfully claimed the chairman position.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya's candidate, Lasantha Wickremesekara, was elected with a majority of votes in an open ballot to serve as the new chairman.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....