UNF, UPFA clash in Nawalapitiya

By Gandhya Senanayake


A clash broke out between UNF and UPFA supporters in Nawalapitiya today after supporters of Democratic Peoples Front leader Mano Ganeshan and UNF candidate Lakshman Kiriella were blocked from campaigning in the Nawalapitiya town by UPFA supporters, Mano Ganeshan told Daily Mirror online.

He added that their campaign bus and a van were damaged while the bus driver was taken to Kandy for treatment. The police had intervened to bring the situation under control, he said.

Mano Ganeshan further stated that this issue will be taken up by him and Lakshman Kiriella at the last session of the 6th parliament when it reconvenes. (Daily Mirror online)