Newly elected Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Vraie Cally Balthazaar says the ruling party and opposition must work together as one to develop Colombo city. | Newswire

The Colombo Municipal Council budget was passed 58-56. SJB’s Riza Zarook said the ruling NPP secured it as several opposition councillors were absent due to police inquiries, medical emergencies, and other reasons. | Daily News

“It is now clear that the Mayor is merely a puppet. Starting tomorrow, the Colombo Municipal Council will be controlled by the joint opposition,” SJB MP Mujibur Rahman said, accusing the NPP of securing control of the CMC through deception. He added that the opposition, within less than a year, has demonstrated how to democratically defeat the budget and send a strong message to the President. | Newswire

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