He was to crossover on February 21, but that had not taken place as a top UNP leader was not in the country on that day.

However, that person is back in Sri Lanka, but, Arundika is still putting off his joining the UNP.

He wants to be appointed Puttalam district leader if he is the crossover.

That position is presently held by power and energy state minister Palitha Range Bandara.