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The Chief Opposition Whip is a position in the Parliament of Sri Lanka. The position was first established in 1960. [1]
| Chief Opposition Whip of Sri Lanka | |
|---|---|
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Incumbent since 24 September 2024Vacant | |
| Inaugural holder | J. R. Jayewardene |
| Formation | 1960 |
United National Party Sri Lanka Freedom Party Tamil United Liberation Front Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna Samagi Jana Balawegaya
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