Jathka Hela Urumaya (JHU) said today that it had decided to withdraw from the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) and was to contest the forthcoming General elections from a separate platform pushing for good-governance and democracy.

JHU General Secretary Patali Champika Ranawaka addressing a media briefing said the Central Committee of the party had decided to contest the elections from a new party, which was to be formed.(Piyumi Fonseka)