‘’I am going back to acting’’ – Damitha

By Norman Palihawadana

The SJB had not included actress Damitha Abeyratne in its nominations list for the Ratnapura District because the district level leadership was of the opinion that the party needed to groom a female leader from the district itself, former SJB MP and Ratnapura leader, Hesha Vithanage told journalists on Friday.

“Abeyratne is a great strength to the party at the national level. However, we felt that we need to promote a female leader from Ratnapura,” he said.

Earlier, Abeyratne arrived at the Ratnapura District Secretariat to sign nomination papers to contest the coming general elections.

However, she was informed that her name was not included on the list.Abeyratne announced on Thursday (10) that she will contest the General Election, representing SJB from the Ratnapura District.

Commenting on the incident, Abeyratne said, “I am very disappointed about politics. I had high hopes. The leader in Ratnapura is afraid of me. He is afraid that someone will surpass him. The SJB General Secretary, too, is responsible. I am going back to acting,” Abeyratne said, speaking to The Island.