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COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Bandula Gunawardana announced his unwavering support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming Presidential Election, citing Wickremesinghe's leadership in steering the country towards economic stability and effective public financial management.
Minister Gunawardana emphasized the unity achieved in Parliament under Wickremesinghe's leadership, highlighting the unanimous support for a national program aimed at guiding the country's future direction.
"The country achieved a monumental victory with unanimous backing for President Ranil Wickremesinghe's national program in Parliament," Gunawardana stated, underscoring the program's significance regardless of who holds the presidency.
Expressing confidence in Wickremesinghe's ability to lead the nation, Gunawardana stressed the primacy of national interests over partisan differences. "Regardless of party affiliations, our priority is the motherland," he affirmed, pledging to support Wickremesinghe's candidacy based on his proven commitment to national agendas aimed at safeguarding the country's interests.
"I am dedicated to ensuring that the leader who has effectively implemented and demonstrated a national agenda to rescue our country becomes its President," Gunawardana asserted, aligning his support with Wickremesinghe's track record in national governance and economic policy.