Maithripala backs forming SLFP Government

22 Jun, 2015

President Maithripala Sirisena today told the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) to prepare at ground level to contest the next Parliament elections and look to form an SLFP Government.

The President said this while taking part in an SLFP Youth event held at the SLFP Headquarters in Colombo.

The President said that all SLFP members must adhere to the policies of the party and only then?will the future of the party look bright.

Sirisena, who won the last Presidential election with the support of the United National Party (UNP), said that the SLFP must?accommodate change when going forward.

Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga was also present at the event. (Colombo Gazette)

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