Three councillors representing the Joint Opposition at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) have declared themselves independent members. Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar confirmed the shift, naming councillors Mansil Mohamed, Indika Sanjiva Liyanage, and Sunanda Liyanapathirana. The councillors cited a lack of unity within the Joint Opposition as the reason for their decision. This political development took place on May 12, 2026, during a council meeting.
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Three Colombo Municipal Councillors Declare Independence, Citing Opposition Disunity
TLDR
3 CMC councillors leave Joint Opposition.
Declare themselves independent members.
Cited lack of opposition unity.