Mahinda to form a new political party?

Mahinda to form a new political party?

January 19, 2016   08:26 pm

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday (19) gave a hint that a new political party may be formed under his leadership.

The former President made the observation in response to a question made by a reporter after an event held in Panadura.

Rajapaksa pointed out that a new political party may be formed if that is the wish of the general public.

Rajapaksa is a senior member of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) headed by President Maithripala Sirisena.

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