Colombo (News 1st) – The “Samagi Jana Balavegaya” the new political force led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa was officially launched this morning at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre.

A number of political parties including the Jathika Hela Urumaya, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, Agila Ilangei Mahajana Congress, Tamil Progressive Alliance, and United Left Front signed the National Accord pledging their support to the new alliance.

Details to follow …

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