Hashan resigns as Avissawella organizer

· Hashan Tillakaratne has resigned from his position as the UNP's organizer for Avissawella electorate.

The Western Provincial Councilor said that he wanted the position to be held by a party figure who would be contesting the upcoming general election.

Mr. Tillakaratne, a former Test cricketer, is not a candidate at the April 08 polls.

He said he has informed party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe about his decision.