Addressing former Provincial Council representatives from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the United National Party (UNP), President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that he would contest the upcoming presidential election as an independent candidate and pledged to delegate responsibilities to all 10 governing bodies, including the 9 provincial governments and the central government.
The President further emphasized the importance of safeguarding and advancing the country’s growing economy. He asserted that the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) must remain intact; highlighting that it is everyone’s responsibility to continue working toward economic progress, even during the elections.
Former Chief Minister of the Western Province, Isuru Devapriya’s proposal to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming presidential election was supported by 116 former provincial council representatives, including T.M.R. Siripala, who affirmed it with their endorsement.
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