Hirunika Premachandra, who is contesting next month’s elections to the Western Provincial Council under the UPFA ticket, is a symbol of modern thinking, SLFP General Secretary Maithripala Sirisena said today.
The minister while making these remarks at the launch of her political campaign said the SLFP had taken a bold step by introducing a new set of politicians with a vision in line with modern times. He said it would be candidates like Hirunika who would triumph at next month’s elections.
The minister recalled her father’s tragic death and said it posed many problems for the UPFA and the SLFP.
Hirunika, who then addressed her supporters and well-wishers, said she was expecting many obstacles and criticisms from her political rivals during the election campaign.
“I am sure my late father will guide me from wherever he is now and will be with me as I walk this difficult path,” she said with her eyes brimming with tears.
Indicating that her ambitions went beyond the provincial council, Hirunika said she would continue to remain Lucky Aiya’s daughter no matter what position she held in politics. She urged her supports to stick with her throughout her political career.
(Yohan Perera)
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