Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had called for a special discussion this afternoon (13). It is reported that the current situation in the country was discussed in this meeting, which lasted for almost two hours.
It was noteworthy that former President Maithripala Sirisena also participated in this discussion, which was held at a private hotel in Kollupitiya.
In addition, former members of parliament Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Susil Premajayantha, Mahinda Amaraweera, Nimal Siripala de Silva, Udaya Gammanpila, Nimal Lanza, Rajitha Senaratne, Ruwan Wijewardene, Sagala Ratnayake and a group of others were reported to have participated.
Mr. Nimal Lanza, who attended this event, said that there was no special discussion and that there was a friendly meeting. Commenting on the discussion, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said,
“The discussions were successful. No one from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya was present. They will also join the discussion in the future. We will soon have to decide whether to contest the local government elections together or separately.