I do not expect Opposition Leader post; should go to a senior - Mahinda

I do not expect Opposition Leader post; should go to a senior - Mahinda

August 20, 2015   08:23 am

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa speaking to Ada Derana said that he does not expect the Opposition Leader post and will remain as a Member of Parliament. He added that the opposition leader post should be decided by the UPFA Parliamentary group and should go to a senior of the party.

 

Rajapaksa also added that if needed he could give leadership to issues relating to the national security.

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