Karu Paranawithana, a former deputy minister, has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament, taking over the seat vacated by Thalatha Athukorale of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya. Paranawithana, a politburo member of Patali Champika Ranawaka’s United Republican Front (URF), takes over after Athukorale announced her retirement from Parliament earlier today (20th).
Karu Paranawithana Takes Oath as New MP After Thalatha Athukorale’s Resignation
