Sri Lankan Minister Champika Ranawaka is forming a group to oppose the devolution of power

JHU theoretician, Environment Minister Champika Ranawaka is in the process of forming a group to oppose the devolution of power beyond the 13th amendment and has already held several rounds of talks with NFF’s Nandana group to muster their support, JHU sources said.

Champika has held a decisive discussion on the matter with one of NFF leaders, Kamal Deshapriya in Kalutara recently. JHU spokesperson Nishantha Sri Warnasinghe had also attended the meeting.

Kamal Deshapriya initially played the role of theoretician and chief organizer of the NFF when it was formed. However, he resigned from the party following a disagreement with NFF Leader Wimal Weerawansa and is now acting a separate group