A special Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) convention will be held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium under the auspices of President Maithripala Sirisena on December 4, Media and Digital Infrastructure Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara said.
He said that President Maithripala Sirisena is scheduled to make a special statement at the convention.
Minister Jayasekara further said that the central committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party met under the auspices of President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday evening and discussed matters related to the future of the SLFP, preparations for future elections, party strengthening process, etc.
He was addressing a media conference held yesterday at the SLFP Headaurters.
SLFP General Secretary Prof. Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa said that the SLFP will be contesting the upcoming General Election under a broad national alliance that will include all leftist, nationalistic and patriotic political parties.
“The discussions have already started with all parties and the final decision on the alliance and the symbol is scheduled to be taken soon.” He said.
The General Secretary further said that the SLFP is a strong political party and there is no intention of finding a common candidate for the next Presidential Election.
But the UNP has failed to find a Presidential candidate within the party.
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