It is reported that Champika Ranawaka, a Member of Parliament for the Samagi Janabalawegaya and the Leader of the 43 Division is preparing to leave Sajaben and become an Independent Member of Parliament when Parliament convenes next week.

It is said that the reason for this is the alleged deal between Sajaba leader Sajith Premadasa and Basil Rajapaksa. However, political sources say that Champika is planning to become an independent parliamentarian and support Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.