The special convention of the United National Party (UNP) commenced at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium a short while ago.
The convention chaired by Party Leader Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to ratify the presidential candidacy of Minister Sajith Premadasa.
Meanwhile, Minister P. Harrison said a large number of political parties have pledged their support for the UNP’s deputy leader in the forthcoming Presidential Election.
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