Presidential candidate of the New Democratic Front Maithripala Sirisena says that his rally which is currently underway in Pelmadulla was attacked.

He stated that stones were pelted at the stage and crowd when he began to address the rally. Maithripala Sirisena also stated that several persons were also injured in the attack and that they were admitted to the hospital.

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