JVP enters 2019 Presidential race 

JVP MP Bimal Ratnayake has announced that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) will field its own candidate for the upcoming presidential polls. 

The MP claimed the party is prepared to fully support the implementation of the 20th amendment to the constitution which will abolish the executive presidency. However he said failing which the party will field its own candidate at the upcoming election. 
 
He also said however the party has not made the decision as to who will be put forward as the Presidential candidate and will discuss prior to making such a decision.
 
He also confirmed the candidate will be a JVP member and will not be a common candidate as previously. 
 
(Ravaya)