INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that he does not plan to retire from politics.Speaking to the media, the former President stated
that the Rajapaksas have only made a temporary withdrawal from politics.Responding to the questions raised by journalists, Rajapaksa
emphasized that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will secure an easy win during the 2024 Parliamentary Election.Furthermore, he
highlighted that not all Rajapaksas have refrained from contesting the General Election, mentioning that Shashindra Rajapaksa is contesting
President and former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, 78, former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, 75, former Irrigation Minister Chamal
for extra seats the party may secure, based on its share of votes polled.
