Various hints as to the possible candidates of the main political parties for the 2020 Presidential elections are now making rounds in the political arena.
Speaking at a event recently in Ratnapura, member of the SLFP 16, W.D.J Seneviratne was quoted as saying that in any upcoming election he would work under the leadership of Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Also attending an event in Godakawela, which was also graced by Former Secretary of Defence, Gotabaya Rajapaksa he said Gotabaya is the only suitable leader for the country’s future.
Meanwhile Minister Lakshman Kiriella, speaking to the media at an event held in Kandy yesterday, said that the United National Party (UNP) has chosen PM Ranil Wickramasinghe as their Presidential candidate for 2020.
Recently Minister Mangala Samaraweera was also quoted as naming Wickramasinghe as the most suitable politician to contest for the position at the next Presidential election.
Meanwhile, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera addressing a function in Beliatta yesterday confirmed that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will field current President Maithripala Sirisena at the next presidential election.
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