President Ranil Wickremesinghe walked away during the All-Party Conference held yesterday after the Opposition and Tamil political parties requested for the Local Government Elections to be held, Samagi Jana Balawegaya General Secretary MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara claimed.

MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara made the remarks while revealing details to the media on the All-Party Conference that was held yesterday with the primary aim of discussing the 13th Amendment of the Constitution.

The SJB MP alleged that the President was attempting to delegate power in the North and East without proper government authorities, such as local councils in place.

MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara also accused the President of attempting to postpone the elections in order to win votes during the Presidential Election by deceiving the people in the North and East.

“The Executive is vested with powers to make the necessary decisions pertaining to the 13th Amendment. The bill has also been approved in Parliament. But, why is the President now delaying implementing it?” the MP questioned.