Mahinda to contest general elections from Kurunegala district

Mahinda to contest general elections from Kurunegala district

There is much speculation that in the forthcoming

general election the Mahinda’s faction is to form a new ‘Peramuna’ and are ready to contest separately.

It is also reported that the former defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa would be definitely form a main part of this new ’Peramuna’ and would also be contesting.

The closest persons to the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had quipped that in the event he contests from Hambantota he would become victorious without any hassle. But he would be made to contest from a different district. In that event he could also become victorious having other advantages. Those very close to him have disclosed that he would contest from Kurunegala district and secure an easy victory.

The Hambanthota seat would be handed over to Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa the latest information reveals.