Colombo (News1st): Following an event held in Colombo today (Jan 27), Parliamentarian Mujibur Rahman stated that the UNP suffered greatly through the decision to form a national Government.

The parliamentarian said it is like a coin that is no longer valid. He believed that the concept of a national government will be opposed by the UNP as well as the people who supported them during the 52-day political conflict.

MP Rahman said from his point of view a national government is of no use.

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