10.46 AM: To our party supporters, we are not ready to surrender the SLFP to anyone. We believe that Gotabaya Rajapaksa is the current candidate that aligns with our party’s policies – Dayasiri Jayasekara

10.40 AM: 

10.37 AM: We will form an alliance with the SLPP under the symbol of the Chair for future elections – Nimal Siripala de Silva

10.36 AM: Following lengthy discussions, with the blessings of the President we have decided to pledge our support to Gotabaya Rajapaksa under certain conditions – Nimal Siripala de Silva

10.35 AM: As a responsible political party we cannot remain silent. We also faced the issue of how we are going to maintain the identity of the SLFP. – Nimal Siripala de Silva

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