2 May 2021 09:35 pm
Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa who announced a political ceasefire today urged the government and others to do their utmost to save Sri Lankans from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
"We have gone into a political truce and is ready to do our utmost to save the lives of 20 million people of this country. I urge all political parties to do the same and forget their differences at a time such as this when the country has almost come to a standstill as a result of the pandemic," Mr. Premadasa said.
"I also urge the government to forget its political objectives at this difficult time and do its part to save the nation," he added. (Yohan Perera)