Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) denies rumors of a leadership shakeup, calling it a desperate lie by the ruling government to distract from its own collapse. Senior MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara confirms Sajith Premadasa remains firmly in place as Opposition Leader, dismissing claims of internal dissent as fabricated propaganda.
The claim that secret discussions are underway to remove Sajith Premadasa from his post as Opposition Leader is yet another fabrication by the government, according to Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara.
He said the government is attempting to divert public attention from its deepening political failure, administrative incompetence, and growing unpopularity by circulating baseless narratives targeting the opposition.
“The government, which came into power by spreading lies, is now trying to survive by recycling the same lies,” the MP stated, firmly denying any internal moves within the SJB to change its leadership.
He insisted that there has been no conversation or plan within the party to appoint another MP as the new opposition leader.
“These rumors are clearly planted by those within the government’s own circles,” he added. “There is no shift in leadership. Sajith Premadasa remains our leader, and the people are no longer fooled by these fabricated distractions.”
The SJB MP emphasized that the public is becoming increasingly aware of the government’s tactics and will not be swayed by misinformation designed to destabilize the opposition.
