A memorial event titled Navam Vru Samaruwa was held in Colombo to mark the 28th death anniversary of the late Vijaya Kumaratunga.

Former president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga paid floral tributes at the event held in memory of Vijaya Kumaratunge. A gathering, including several politicians, artists and intellectuals, graced the occasion.

Former president, Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge stated that the government has put forward a programme to rebuild the country which has given an opportunity to make Vijaya Kumaratunga’s dream a reality.

She added that the catastrophe they face are the narrow and ugly political leaders – individuals who act for their own political benefit.

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