President Maithripala Sirisena has issued a statement denying a meeting with PM Ranil Wickremesinghe following the Local Government Election.

There were various statements on social media and traditional media saying the President and PM met to discuss the future political plans.

According to the Presidents Media Unit, there have been no such discussions or agreements on establishing power in the Provincial Councils.

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