PM to meet Speaker, party leaders to discuss general election

While congratulating President-elect Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said the decision with regard to next general election will be made after discussions with Speaker, party leaders and the government parliamentary group.

“We who welcome democracy will discuss on holding a general election with Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, party leaders and government parliamentary group,” the Prime Minister said in his statement. (Yohan Perera)