The Eksath Janatha Peramuna (EJP) Leader MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said that the Party’s stance and the candidate it supports at the upcoming Presidential election, will be revealed next week.
Addressing a press conference held on Friday (9), he said that a common programme was presented for the election on February 14, and after discussions with several Parties, both positive and negative results were received. The candidate for their Party will be announced after analysing all the results and having a discussion with the Party members.
He also said that “Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka has also declared his candidacy for the upcoming election. He is highly respected by the people of the country for his leadership in eliminating terrorism. Field Marshall Fonseka aims to end corruption in the country. While there have been private talks with Field Marshall Fonseka, there have been no official discussions. The Party will reveal next week whether he will be the candidate or, someone else will be chosen.”
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