From SL Mirror
Although former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had earlier expected to contest the General election as Prime ministerial candidate under the 'Betel leaf' symbol, he and his followers have reportedly decided to contest under the ticket of 'Sri Lanka Jathika Balaya', if the 'Maithri faction' opposes to Rajapaksa's original plan.
At the present, the registered political party - 'Deshapremi Jathika Peramuna' has been renamed as the 'Sri Lanka Jathika Balaya' for this purpose.
Piyasiri Wijenayake, a close aide of former minister Wimal Weerawansa has been named as the secretary of the 'Sri Lanka Jathika Balaya'.
National Lists
The finalising of the party candidate list had begun on June 28 at the house in Edirisinghe Road, Mirihana, where Rajapaksa is currently residing.
Speaking, a UPFA leader said that the list includes those who are backing the movement pushing Rajapaksa for the UPFA PM candidacy.
Around 100 UPFA members led by Mahinda Rajapaksa will contest the General election, he said adding that Rajapaksa will declare his intention to contest the election, tomorrow (01).
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