COLOMBO (News 1st) – A program was held to distribute dry rations to the underprivileged families in the Welikadamulla area in Mabole, Wattala. Four hundred underprivileged individuals received dry rations.

The event was held under the auspices of Minister John Amaratunga. The Minister addressed the press on the occasion.

He noted that the working committee is conducting discussions regarding the presidential candidate of the UNP. He added that Ranil Wickremesinghe, Karu Jayasuriya, Sajith Premadasa and Navin Dissanayake are potential candidates.

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