An event was held in the historic Kirivehera in Kataragama in order to give blessings to the fallen war heroes who gave their lives for the unity, freedom and peace of the country. Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa attended the event as the chief guest.

Speaking at this event, MP to the Western Province Udaya Gammanpila stated that people are already tired of the good governance, just 60 days into it. The MP also said that the former president will contest in the next general election and will go on to become the Prime Minister of the next parliament and added that this is what the country wants.

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