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In the wake of a heightening contest for presidential candidacy within the ruling United National Party (UNP), deputy leader and Minister Sajith Premadasa on Tuesday said the party must hold a “secret ballot” to choose the most-preferred contender.via: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/sri-lanka-elections-race-heats-up-within-united-national-party-for-presidential-candidacy/article29442256.ece?fbclid=IwAR3sXFvDKdClpjeWp2RIds8hcnevwR7IRFrN1FV80LPMPCG3Q5R3MqmnnqA