Maithripala says he will contest next Presidential election

Former President Maithripala Sirisena said today that he would contest the next presidential election with the support of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).

He made this announcement while addressing a media briefing at the SLFP headquarters.

The former President said he believes that he could win a presidential election contesting from the SLFP.

He said that he is not afraid of any conspiracy against him and that he is not a man who will back down from anything.

"I will not back down from anything. I'm not afraid of any conspiracy. I respect the law and the court. I will contest for the next Presidential election with the support of the SLFP no matter what troubles were given," he said. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)