Maithripala's Speech Against President Mahinda

Minister of Health Maithripala Sirisena, who is also the Secretary General of the SLFP, the largest constituent party in the ruling UPFA, has made a speech highly praising former President Chandrika Kumaratunga Bandaranayke while criticizing President Mahinda Rajapaksa. This is when Ms. Kumaratunga is said to be preparing to play an important role against President Mahinda Rajapaksa if the presidential election is held. Minister Sirisena has made this speech at a meeting of small rice mill owners at Polonnaruwa.