The United National Party says 60,000 individuals registered with the party in Colombo today.
The first day of the 2022 membership drive commenced in the Colombo District this morning.
The UNP said the membership program will continue tomorrow as well.
Meanwhile, the UNP has announced that it will continue to carry out the membership programs in all the districts in the country in the next several weeks.
Meanwhile, UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardana says former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe should be named in the recently appointed National Economic Council.
Speaking to media while taking part in the on-going UNP membership drive, UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardana noted that former Premier Wickremesinghe will be able to provide valuable inputs to resolve the current financial crisis.
The UNP Chairman noted that the former Prime Minister is capable of handling the economy and therefore it is imperative that the present administration obtains advice from him.
Meanwhile, former Minister Wajira Abeywardana said it is not the time to form a national government but a period to rally together and provide answers to the issues faced by the people.
He also noted that political parties should seek votes from the public by presenting their track records instead of making promises.
