The Bodu Bala Sena on Saturday confirmed it would take part in the general election, due to be held on August 17.
General Secretary Galagodaaththe Gnanasara said to Ceylon Today that a new political party had been created and registered to contest the elections.
"We will give all the information in due course. At the moment, all I can say is that we will contest the general election on 17 August under a new party name and a symbol," the Thera said adding "all the information, including the name of the party and the symbol will be revealed at the end of this month," the monk said.
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