The United National Party has decided to create a transitional leadership post as part of major party reforms, informed party sources said. 

The Transitional Leader, according to them, will ensure smooth transition of power from the current leadership to the next generation of leaders. 

Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella is likely to be appointed the Transitional Leader of the party. 

Meanwhile, Youth Affairs and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said last week that the new board of officials of the UNP will be appointed before March 31.

He said several rounds of discussions had been conducted with regard to the new appointments.