The SLFP will form an alliance and nominate incumbent President Maithripala Sirisena as its candidate at the upcoming Presidential polls, senior SLFP Vice President Nimal Siripala De Silva said today (Jan 10).
Addressing an SLFP press briefing, MP Silva said that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had not expressed disagreement over the nomination of President Sirisena as the presidential candidate.
He added that Mr. Sirisena was the only candidate who could pose a strong challenge to the presidential candidate of the UNP.
Further, he pointed out that the rival candidate would gain advantage if his party splits itself into several fractions.
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United Petroleum (UP) was launched in Sri Lanka today and will commence retail fuel operations in September with 150 dealer owned and operated fuel stations.
The ‘Easter Attack April 2019 – Victim Fund has received a total sum of Rs.231. 8 million as of August 21, 2024 , of which Rs.100 million was paid as compensation by former President Maithripala Sirisena as directed by the Supreme Court, the Office for Reparations said.
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