UNP leader has a right to reveal his intentions: Mayantha

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During the UNP parliamentary group meeting held recently, MP Mayantha Dissanayake said it was Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's prerogative as party leader to reveal his intentions on the presidential candidate.

He said there were various media reports mentioning different names as presidential candidates but that he did not support any particular hopeful.

However, several UNP MPs who attended the meeting told Daily Mirror that MP Dissanayake spoke in support of the premier’s candidacy.

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Jaffna Logic Thursday, 08 August 2019 09:24 AM

Premier’s chances of wining the presidential election, Not A Cat In Hells Chance.

Hamlet Thursday, 08 August 2019 10:28 AM

We don't need a president AND a Prime Minister in Sri Lanka!

Shelton Mahalekam Thursday, 08 August 2019 10:34 AM

Candidacy of RW, in case of choice, will be another serious defeat of the UNP. As a result, it will take another decade for the UNP to rise up.

SAM Thursday, 08 August 2019 10:54 AM

Fruit don't fall too far from the tree, like father like son.

Sando Thursday, 08 August 2019 11:52 AM

Sajith..... only choice.

xlntgson Thursday, 08 August 2019 12:47 PM

abolition of executive presidency possible under whom? 'fonseka'

Lord Wolfstein Thursday, 08 August 2019 04:20 PM

Even a good gentleman must know, when he has to go.

Mohamed Nizam Thursday, 08 August 2019 05:13 PM

I have a better chance of being the queen of England than RW has of being president. After 26 years if someone doesnt realize this, then they are definilty carrying out a contract for MR and the SLPP. Shame..

Rondy Thursday, 08 August 2019 05:31 PM

RW should contest this time win or lose if he is a real leader, since he's the party leader

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