MR to be briefed on Sirisena’s decision

MR to be briefed on Sirisena’s decision

 

Opposition Leader Nimal Siripala de Silva has met with Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Kandy this morning, political sources revealed to Fast News.

Rajapaksa was briefed on the decisions taken at the discussion held last evening with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) General Secretary (GC) Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, United People’s Alliance (UPFA) General Secretary Susil Premajayantha and the opposition leader.

Sources say that Nimal Siripala de Silva informed Mr. Rajapakse that President Sirisena had agreed to give nominations to Mahinda Rajapaksa contest the General Election from the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA). Yet, it is not confirmed whether President Sirisena has agreed to give Mr. Rajapakse a nomination or not.

Meanwhile certain minority parties are today expected to hold discussion with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).