Deputy leader of the UNP Sajith Premadasa says that even if MP Karu Jayasuriya or former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga contests the forthcoming presidential election as common candidate at the forthcoming presidential election with the backing of the party, he too will back them accordingly.
Speaking to BBC Sandeshaya on this regard, Premadasa has said, "Definitely. If my party decides that a certain person should be fielded and if that person receives the approval and blessings of the party, I too will be forced to comply with that decision."
Despite my private opinion on that matter, I will obey the final decision of the party, he added.
Despite my private opinion on that matter, I will obey the final decision of the party, he added.
"I accept the fact that facing a presidential election together with the UNP and other parties would mean a more powerful strength," he has added.
Candidate, Ranil
Speaking further, Premadasa has reiterated that the UNP has already decided that party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is their presidential candidate.
Premadasa added that he had earlier stated this in Colombo and in Passara with the 'blessings of the party leadership'.
Premadasa added that he had earlier stated this in Colombo and in Passara with the 'blessings of the party leadership'.
Me too :
However, should the party leadership not contest the presidential election, I am ready to contest, Premadasa has further said.
Premadasa has also stated that he should receive the party leadership and the blessings of the entire party before contesting in such a manner.
However, should the party leadership not contest the presidential election, I am ready to contest, Premadasa has further said.
Premadasa has also stated that he should receive the party leadership and the blessings of the entire party before contesting in such a manner.
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