Harshana Rajakaruna, UNP MP-elect from the Gampaha district called on the Mahanayake of the Malwathu Chapter of the Siam Sect, the Most Venerable Thibbotuwawe Sumangala Thero on Friday.

Harshana Rajakaruna arrived at the Malwathu Viharaya and obtained blessings.

Harshana Rajakaruna stated:

I obtained the highest number of votes for the United National Party as a newcomer.

He also said that there were no interferences because they let him do his duties

The Mahanayake, of the Malwathu Chapter of the Siam Sect, the Most Venerable Thibbotuwawe Sumangala Thero noted that the elections took place in a good manner and the President , the Prime Minister and the Inspector General of Police also worked on this and the Elections Commissioner too implemented the law to the letter.

Harsha Rajakaruna thereafter spoke to the media. He stated:

Even before the elections, the United National Party invited the other parties to be part of the new government. Today, the UNP and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party have reached an agreement and if Udaya Gammanpila and Wimal Weerawansa wish to serve the people, they can join in the programme and they cannot make allegations without joining it because they are the ones who put Mahinda Rajapaksa also in trouble.

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