Serious divisions have reportedly arisen within the JVP on the appointment of its two national list MPs.

The politburo reportedly is divided over the appointment of two national list MPs as there is serious demands to appoint two defeated candidates K. D. Lalkantha and Sunil Handunnetti.

Those who oppose this move criticize the demand to appoint defeated candidates to national list, insisting that such moves would tarnish the image of the JVP which stood for good governance and democracy.

As per the list sent to the Election Commissioner, former Auditor General Sarath Chandrasiri Mayadunne and prominent lawyer Crishmal Warnasuriya are at number one and two of the national list.