Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa has yet failed to accept the open invitation extended by New Democratic Front (NDF) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa for a live one-on-one debate.
Speaking at an election rally in Kollonawa, Premadasa has said that his invitation to Gotabaya still stands and that he wanted to debate his policies with the policies of Rajapaksa.
Meanwhile, SLPP member, MP Namal Rajapaksa tweeted earlier this week that Gotabaya Rajapaksa is willing to consider the debate after Premadasa releases his election manifesto and that he (Namal) was prepared for a debate until such time.
Chairman of the UNP's Young Professionals Organisation, MP Harshana Rajakaruna responded to Namal on twitter stating that, "Sri Lanka deserves a Presidential Debate on live TV, just like in other democracies. @RajapaksaNamal, There are only candidates, I didn’t see any nephews there. Instead, I challenge you, MP to MP, for a debate."
He further said that he was "looking forward to pitting our respective parties manifestos against each other." However, Namal, like his uncle, is yet to respond to the challenge made by Harshana Rajakaruna.
Premadasa released his election manifesto on Thursday in Kandy.
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