SLPP to field Presidential candidate under flower bud symbol

COLOMBO (News1st); The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna has reached a decision to field a candidate for the upcoming Presidential Election. 

The SLPP Politburo convened at party Leader former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's official residence in Wijerama on Monday (29). 

Speaking to media following the meeting General Secretary of the SLPP MP Sagara Kariyawasam said the SLPP will field a candidate under the symbol of the flower bud.

He said various views were expressed and a majority was in favour of fielding a candidate from the SLPP. 

He said the SLPP cannot support the President in the upcoming Presidential Election as the party decided to field a candidate from the party. 

In addition, he said that if any SLPP member is seen contesting the poll against the party decision, necessary action will also be taken against such members.