UNP to hold disciplinary inquiry against MP

The United National Party (UNP) has decided to hold a disciplinary inquiry against Kurunegala district MP Dayasiri Jayasekara.

Steps have been taken to appoint a disciplinary committee as well to probe the charges against the MP. He is accused of issuing statements defamatory to the party.  MP Dayasiri Jayasekara contested the position of National Organiser at the UNP working committee election held on 19 December and he was defeated by Provincial Councillor Daya Gamage. Following the election, Jayasekara told media that the election was unfair.  Party sources say that all contestants fielded observers representing themselves to monitor the election process. However, Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe who contested for the party leader position did not have an observer. (Colombo Page)