CBK Acknowledges Historic Error

ජනපතිවරණයට මෛත්‍රී ඉදිරිපත් කිරීම මම කරපු ‍‍ඵෙතිහාසික වැරැද්දක් In a surprising admission, former President Chandrika Kumaratunga publicly expressed remorse today, labeling the decision to endorse former President Maithripala Sirisena as the Presidential candidate for the 2015 election as a mistake. Speaking at a press conference, Kumaratunga openly acknowledged her regret regarding the support extended to Sirisena, indicating a shift in her stance since the pivotal election. Kumaratunga, who played a pivotal role in introducing Sirisena as the Presidential candidate of the UNP-led 'Yahapalanaya' Government, emphasized her disillusionment with her past decision-making. Furthermore, she quashed any speculation about her son, Vimukthi Kumaratunga, venturing into politics, firmly ruling out his involvement in the political arena. Addressing speculation surrounding her potential ascension to the SLFP Chairmanship, Kumaratunga clarified that she harbored no interest in assuming the role. Instead, she advocated for a younger individual to take up the mantle, signaling a desire for rejuvenation within the party's leadership.