COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna said that a request was made from the President to provide the necessary facilities and security to Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa upon his return to the country.

Attorney-at-Law Sagara Kariyawasam, the SLPP General Secretary told reporters on Monday (22) that following discussions with Presidnet Wickremesinghe last week on the matter, they received a positive response, and are awaiting the return of the Former President soon.

He said it is up to Gotabaya Rajapaksa to decide whether or not he wants to enter politics.

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