Minister Maithripala Sirisena states that the United People’s Freedom Alliance is prepared for a national election.

The Minister made this statement at a media briefing convened by the UPFA in Colombo on Thursday.

[quote]The United People’s Freedom Alliance led by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party is currently preparing for an upcoming national election. Where is the opposition? It has not stepped on to a single platform. That is because they are incapable of doing so. In this relay, we are moving far ahead with a baton in hand. They speak of a common candidate but there is no such candidate. The concept of a common candidate is a mere dream to the opposition.[/quote]

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