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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Colombo streets illuminated with lanterns and pandols as Sri Lankans celebrated Vesak festival
Derana’s 24-hour ‘Vesak Dansala’ concludes successfully; 40,000 devotees participate in the event
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Massive turnout as Derana’s 24-hour Vesak Dansala kicks off at Independence Square in Colombo
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Sarvajana Balaya hosts a dansala in Borella under the patronage of MP Dilith Jayaweera
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