COLOMBO (News 1st) – The second meeting that took place between President Maithripala Sirisena and the representatives of the United National Front yesterday (December 03) ended in a deadlock.

Following the meeting, UNP MP Lakshman Kiriella speaking to media said that President Maithripala Sirisena had refused to make Ranil Wickremesinghe the Prime Minister even if all 225 placed signatures and nominated him.

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