Sri Lanka’s former army chief Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka officially announced his Presidential bid today (Aug. 09) as an independent candidate.
Speaking before the media, Fonseka also said that he has resigned as the Chairman of the SJB as well as its Kelaniya organiser.
Noting that he had made many sacrifices to build up the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Fonseka said that he had respect for the party due to the conduct of its party leader.
Further criticising the SJB leader – Sajith Premadasa, Fonseka had alleged that those who are spending money for Premadasa are the same ‘casino mudalalis’ and others who were once backing the SLPP.
