MP Namal Rajapaksa taking to his official Twitter handle has confirmed that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to resign from the post of Prime Minister following an address to the nation.
MP Rajapaksa said that the move was done with the motive of ensuring stability in the country.
To ensure stability of the nation, Former President @PresRajapaksa has decided to resign from the Premiership tomorrow after an address to the nation. The SLPP with Frm President, SLFP & others will now work to form a broader political coalition with President Sirisena.
— Namal Rajapaksa (@RajapaksaNamal) December 14, 2018
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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