Former Minister S.B. Dissanayake has expressed confidence that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his government are likely to emerge victorious in the upcoming general elections.
“Based on Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s conduct after the presidential election and his statements, I believe this government has the strength to fulfill the hopes of the people,” Dissanayake said.
Dissanayake said that he believes that the progress of the current government should not be hindered, noting that an electoral victory in the general elections would be difficult for other parties.
“It won’t be easy. We have a victorious president, who has appointed a small cabinet from the existing MPs and is moving forward with the government’s work,” he said.
Dissanayake predicted that the National People’s Power (NPP) would secure at least 6.5 million votes in the upcoming general election, noting of the advantages held by a party that has recently won an election.
“The NPP and JVP now have that advantage. However, I believe it would be ideal if other parties united to form a strong opposition for the elections,” Dissanayake added. (Newswire)
