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He told a news conference that there is no more discussions about a debate between NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa.
"We agreed to a debate on June 6, the date proposed by Sajith Premadasa. But, he evaded it. People came to know that he is a leader who cannot even face a debate. The debate is over. We urge him not to talk various things in front of kids," he said.
Dr. Jayatissa said people expected a debate between the two leaders and said it should be the new political culture.
"In the USA, the main candidates of the presidential election to be held on November 5 agreed to participate in two debates on June 27 and September 10 as proposed by two media institutions. Sri Lankans inspired by such developments expected a similar debate here also," he said.