The Daily Mirror reports that former President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa is preparing to enter politics again.
The report also states that the former president has expressed his support for the Maubima Janata Peramuna, which has recently been led by prominent businessman Dilith Jayaweera.
It is reported that in recruiting members to the new party, professionals and businessmen have been contacted, creating a structure similar to Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Viatmaga movement.