The Hindu : Chandrika's brother rejoins PA Govt.

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International \| Previous Chandrika's brother rejoins PA Govt. COLOMBO, OCT. 16. The Sri Lankan President, Ms. Chandrika Kumaratunga's brother today quit the main Opposition, United National Party (UNP), to rejoin his sister's ruling party to prepare for the coming parliamentary elections, sources said today. Mr. Anura Bandaranaike, a former Speaker in the Sri Lankan Parliament, resigned after allegations that he favoured the ruling People's Alliance despite being an Opposition member. Ms. Kumaratunga and her brother are expected to spearhead the election campaign for the December 5 parliamentary elections. - DPA Send this article to Friends by E-Mail
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International \| Previous Chandrika's brother rejoins PA Govt. COLOMBO, OCT. 16. The Sri Lankan President, Ms. Chandrika Kumaratunga's brother today quit the main Opposition, United National Party (UNP), to rejoin his sister's ruling party to prepare for the coming parliamentary elections, sources said today. Mr. Anura Bandaranaike, a former Speaker in the Sri Lankan Parliament, resigned after allegations that he favoured the ruling People's Alliance despite being an Opposition member. Ms. Kumaratunga and her brother are expected to spearhead the election campaign for the December 5 parliamentary elections. - DPA Send this article to Friends by E-Mail
Section : International Previous : NAM meet cancelled
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