Former ministers Senaviratne, Ekanayake pledge support to Sajith

Former minister Athauda Seneviratne and former deputy minister W.B. Ekanayake pledged their support to Democratic National Front presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa today (Oct 2).

“We took this decision to support a person who can create the least possible damage and bring about the maximum benefits to the country,” Mr. Senaviratne told a news conference at the residence of Minister Mangala Samaraweera

Senviratne, a former United National Party (UNP) member who had crossed over to the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) observed that corruption has been rampant in both the government and the opposition.

“We urge that a policy be implemented to punish corrupt individuals irrespective of their parties, religion, or their social status,” he said calling on Premadasa to strengthen democracy in the country.

Meanwhile, former deputy minister Ekanayake who had crossed over to the UPFA last year, called on the presidential candidate to implement small programmes to uplift the living standards of the people.

"We will extend our fullest support to see your victory," Ekanayake stressed.