Attanayake’s pledge comes in response to Premadasa’s request to Attanayake and other members of the UNP who have left the party to re-join the UNP noting that any issues can be resolved through discussion.
Issuing a statement, Premadasa called on all those who had left the UNP to re-unite and engage in activities to develop the country.
“I request all Provincial Council members, Local Government members who distanced themselves from the UNP to join hands with me,” Premadasa said in his statement.
While commending on the request made by Premadasa, the former UNP stalwart said the reason that led him to vacate the party was because of the party’s decision not to field a UNP candidate in the 2015 presidential poll.
“I think what I have been hoping for, is going to be a reality that a UNP candidate is going to contest at the presidential poll, I have decided to render my support to you,” Attanayake said issuing a statement.
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