Minister Maithripala Sirisena scotched off rumours that he was planning to enter the presidential fray as the common opposition candidate. He dismissed claims that he had been approached by the Opposition for that purpose. He said that though the Opposition vowed to field a common candidate, in reality there couldn't be a better person than President Rajapaksa to be recognised as the people's candidate. Read More
Maithripala pooh-poohs crossover speculation
