Ashok Abeysinghe resigns from SJB by submitting a letter

Former Member of Parliament and former State Minister Ashok Abeysinghe has decided to resign from all posts in the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). He officially announced his decision through a letter dated October 12, 2026, addressed to the Leader of the Opposition and leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Mr. Sajith Premadasa.

The said letter has been sent to the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, located at No. 30, Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 07. Mr. Ashok Abeysinghe has held several key positions within the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, and he will resign from all those positions effective today. Accordingly, he has resigned from the posts of Chief Organizer for the Kurunegala electoral district, Deputy Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, President of the Samagi Sevaka Sangamaya (United Workers' Union), Trade Union Coordinating Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition, and Executive Committee Member.

In his resignation letter, Mr. Abeysinghe further expressed his satisfaction at having had the opportunity to work very closely with Mr. Sajith Premadasa during his time with the United National Party as well as since the inception of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya. He also extended his gratitude for the support and opportunities provided to him by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr. Ashok Abeysinghe wished success for the future endeavors of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya in his letter. Furthermore, he also wished Mr. Sajith Premadasa strength and courage to become the first citizen of the motherland.