SLFP to suspend defectors

The membership of SLFP defectors, including Ministers Rajitha Senaratne, M.K.D.S. Gunawardane and Hirunika Premachandra, contesting for general election from the UNP would be suspended today, SLFP Media Coordinator Thilanga Sumathipala said. He said the decision to suspend the membership would be taken this afternoon at a special meeting.