Journalists raised over the resignation of Dr. Hafeez of the SLMC  and the passing away of Minister MKADS Gunewardena. They pointed out that these happenings have left two vacant seats in Parliament – and asked whether he (Azad Sally) will be getting a seat in Parliament.

Leader of the National Unity Front, Azad Sally noted that he was told not to contest for the election and that he would be brought through the National List.

He added that if they are appointing someone new, then it is he who is on the National List, but that the Prime Minister is not in the country.

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