“Don’t underestimate the SLFP” – President

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) leader President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday (Sept 15) warned against underestimating his party, stating that his party members were prepared to show their strength if required.

Addressing a district rally in Kurunegala, the President told party supporters that no presidential candidate can win the presidential elections without the support of the SLFP.

He noted that the SLFP would be facing the upcoming election in the backdrop of the favourable results which have been reaped due to several social welfare projects which had been implemented over the last five years.

Accordingly, he said that a five-year plan which would not cause unfavourable consequences to the party and its supporters would be adopted in near future.

While observing that the SLFP has been invited by the ruling coalition and the opposition to form an alliance, the President emphasized that no discussions have been held with the United National Party so far.