Former Minister Rosy Senanayake was appointed as the Prime Minister's Spokesperson and the Deputy Head of the Prime Minister's Office.

Senanayake contested the recent General Election from Colombo District but failed to enter the Parliament.

She ended up at the 12th place in the UNP preferential votes list. Only 11 UNP candidates were elected from the district.

Senanayake requested a recount, alleging that an error in counting could have taken place.