A new political alliance, the Podujana Eksath Nidahas Peramuna ( United Freedom Front) was launched in a ceremony held in Battaramulla.

 Several key ministers & mps from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna  who are backing president  Wickremesinghe participated to the ceremony.

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has been appointed as the chairman of the Podujana Eksath Nidahas Peramuna while Minister Ramesh Pathirana will serve as the secretary.

The United Freedom Front aims to consolidate support for Ranil Wickremesinghe in the presidential election 2024.