Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has suspended the party membership of Priyantha Godagama Sahabandu, who was appointed Deputy Mayor of the Galle Municipal Council from the SLPP.

A letter signed by SLPP General Secretary, Attorney-at-Law Sagara Kariyawasam, states that disciplinary action will be taken against him.

The letter indicates that Priyantha Godagama Sahabandu acted in contravention of the instructions given by the party regarding the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Galle Municipal Council, which led to his selection as Deputy Mayor.

Due to his disregard for party directives, his party membership has been suspended, and he has been removed from all current responsibilities within the pa...