Maithripala Sirisena’s son Daham joins Dilith’s political party

03 Oct, 2024

Former President Maithripala Sirisena’s son Daham Sirisena joined the Mawbima Janatha Party led by Dilith Jayaweera.

Daham Sirisena said that he joined the party with the full support of his father, former President Maithripala Sirisena.

Sirisena, an active member of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), said that he decided to join the Mawbima Janatha Party as there were several issues in the SLFP.

He said that his father, Maithripala Sirisena, is also expected to promote the Mawbima Janatha Party.

Sirisena said that the Mawbima Janatha Party will look to become the main opposition in Parliament at the next election.?(Colombo Gazette)

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