Extending President’s term - will explain on Monday: Range Bandara

Colombo, May 30 (Daily Mirror)- United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said today he will explain on Monday his proposal of extending the terms of the President and Parliament by two years.

"On Tuesday I talked about extending the term of the President and Parliament through a referendum. Many have come up with various remarks on it. I will hold a media conference on Monday June 3rd and come up with a detailed explanation on what I said," he told the media today.

"I will respond to all questions on that day, " he added.

When asked as to why he did not make a statement today as he assured earlier, Range Bandara told Daily Mirror that he only wanted to inform about the media briefing he was planning on Monday.