27 October 2024 04:25 pm Views - 3248
Negombo, Oct 27 (Daily Mirror) - Experienced and capable persons are needed in Parliament to take over the government if the need arises, UNP Deputy Leader and New Democratic Front (NDF) Gampaha district candidate Ruwan Wijewardene said.
Speaking during an election rally in Negombo, Wijewardene said a group of MPs with experience is needed to be in Parliament if the incumbant President gives up power at any given time.
"President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reportedly said he will give up the Presidency after two years if he thinks he cannot run the country anymore. We don't know whether this is true or false. Anyway, we hope he will be able to serve a full term. However, we need experienced persons in Parliament to take over the government if the need arises," Wijewardene said.
He said the New Democratic Front has fielded an able team for this year's General Elections.