Presidential Common candidate Gen. Sarath fonseka met former President Chandrika Kumaratunge and prominent leaders of the SLFP Party at Horagolla this morning.
Prior to the meeting, Gen. Fonseka, Mangala Samaraweera, Tiran Alles, Arjuna Ranatunge and Matara Mayor visited the Bandaranaike mausoleum and paid homage.
After a discussion for over one hour with the visitors over Tea, Mrs. Kumaratunge addressed the media who also came to Horagolla.
As a former leader of the SLFP she told, she is ashamed over the corruption, violence and lawlessness now prevailing under the present regime. The family rule has brought not only the country but even her party to brink of disaster and disgrace If the country is to be put back on the right track, Gen. Fonseka is the only choice people have at the upcoming Presidential elections, she noted.
I have full confidence that Gen. Fonseka has the strength and mettle to put the country on the road to recovery, she added.
The media which traveled to cover the event was subject to immense harassment at the hands of the security units on their way. A separate article will elaborate on the details.
Incidentally, the former President also made a special speech to the Nation yesterday (23)night.
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