United National Party

The United National Party (UNP, Sinhalese: ?????? ????? ????? (pronounced Eksath Jathika Pakshaya), Tamil: ஐக்கிய தேசியக் கட்சி) is a political party in Sri Lanka. At the last legislative elections, held on 2 April 2004, the party was the leading member of the United National Front that won 37.8% of the popular vote and 82 out of 225 seats.

Current Situation

Early in 2004, the SLFP and JVP formed the United People?s Freedom Alliance (UPFA), signalling the beginning of the end for the UNP government. In February 2004, within 24 hours of a well rehearsed speech for national unity, Kunaratunga dissolved parliament.

Related Topics:
United People?s Freedom Alliance - February - 2004

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In the subsequent election on 2 April 2004, the UNP was defeated by the UPFA. Wickramasinghe remained as leader of the UNP.

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The UNP is currently organizing major rallies, asking the government to hold early presidential elections in December 2005. Wickramasinghe will be the party's presidential candidate.

Related Topics:
December - 2005

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A recent ruling by the Supreme Court has rejected the government's proposal that the presidential election be delayed until 2006. So, the presidential election will be held at the end of this year.

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