United National Party special convention is held this morning at Campbell Park in Borella.

This will be the first convention since Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed Prime Minister in January.

The convention is also important since the general election is due in a month. The UNP believes that the convention will prove to be vital in its campaign. Party sources said that large crowds were expected at the convention.

Several important decisions are expected to be approved at the convention.