30 July 2020 06:52 pm
The city of Kelaniya will be developed by curbing drug menace and underworld, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today.
Speaking at an rally organised by SLPP candidate Sisira Jayakody, President Rajapaksa said the city’s historical heritage and pride will be preserved when developing it.
The “Ten Fold Kelani Declaration” aimed at the development of the area was presented to the President at the gathering.
The President requested the public to elect a strong Parliament to ensure a development process that preserves the grandeur of Kelaniya.
Maha Sangha led by Prof. Ven. Kumburugamuwe Vajira Thero, Ministers Dinesh Gunawardene and Prasanna Ranatunga, candidate Prasanna Ranaweera, Dr. Seetha Arambepola were also present on the occasion. (Lahiru Pothmulla)