A Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) member elected from the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) is facing the risk of losing her council seat after the party terminated her membership for voting in favour of the municipal budget alongside the National People’s Power (NPP). In a letter dated Jan. 9, 2026, the SLMC informed CMC councillor Zohara Buhary that her party membership had been terminated with immediate effect for what it described as a “gross violation of party discipline.” The party said Buhary voted in support of the Colombo Municipal Council budget proposal despite a clear directive for SLMC councillors, as…
SLMC expels CMC councillor over backing budget, seat under risk
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