Former Minster Basil Rakapaksa met with a group of supporters in Kurunegala on Saturday. The May Day rally of the Joint Opposition was the focus point of this discussion. Former minister Johnston Fernando was also present at the meeting.

Former Minister, Basil Rajapaksa charged that if there is anyone who is against the government’s programme, against the working community, all of them will be there at the Kirulapone rally.

“We don’t engage in politics, worrying about politics”,said UPFA Parliamentarian, Johnston Fernando who noted that politics are done while worrying about disciplinary inquiries, parliamentary seat or provincial council membership.

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