Main opposition presidential candidate Maithripala Sirisena returned to his home in Colombo from Polonnaruwa, a short while ago.
Earliar on press secretary Vijayananda Herath was quoted by local media as saying The president met with former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning. The president concedes defeat and will ensure a smooth transition of power bowing to the wishes of the people."
Opposition lawmaker Harsha de Silva was quoted in an AFP report as saing transitional arrangements were being discussed with Mr Rajapaksa and that Mr Wickremesinghe had “guaranteed him and his family security”.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today warned that Ceylon Electricity Board Employees would have to make a choice in the next two months.
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