Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa has announced he will contest the Local Government Elections from the Hambantota District, representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party.
Speaking to the media, Chamal Rajapaksa said the SLPP intends to largely present young candidates to contest from the Hambantota District.
He further said that the SLPP contestants also include women and senior persons, like himself.
Stating that one can be on the top or bottom in politics, Chamal Rajapaksa said he will be starting from the bottom once again.
However, the former Speaker stopped short of revealing which local government body he will be contesting for. (Islandnews)
