The SLFP has decided to contest the upcoming elections independently

The SLFP in a bid to go separate ways at future elections rather than in alliance with the SLPP will start selecting district and electoral organisers at the party head office, a spokesman of the party said yesterday.

 

The SLFP has already appointed a five-member panel of top party officials to select suitable members as district and electoral organisers aimed at the Provincial Council polls expected in early next year.the first interview in this respect is scheduled to be held tomorrow, he added.

 

“The party head office has received several thousand applications from all 25 districts for consideration for positions at the SLFP.WE have requested about 300 applicants to appear before the interview board at 9.00 in the morning at the party office on Wednesday,” he said.