Government seeks SLPP support for president Wickremesinghe

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha, accompanied by President’s Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayake, met with Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) leader Mahinda Rajapaksa at his residence. 

The purpose of the meeting was to seek the SLPP's support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming Presidential election.

Former President Rajapaksa stated that the decision would ultimately be made by the party’s executive committee, which is set to meet on Monday to discuss the matter further.