The UNP's deputy leader Sajith Premadasa ruled out any alliance with NGOs, particularly those "that had opposed the war", as well as a common presidential candidate, reports LankaNewsWeb.
“Common candidates are of no use to us. We will field our leader. Anyone accepting our viewpoint can join us. But, no conditions. No common symbols. The leader should contest on the elephant symbol," he reportedly said.
"There is no need to form fronts with NGOs. We can win if we can garner part of the Sinhala Buddhist votes. Tamil and Muslim votes are anyway for us. So, what is the use of a front? Those who speak about fronts and those who aid NGO crows should be expelled from the party."
Sajith Premadasa was suggested for the position of deputy leader by the UNP leader Ranil Wickremasinghe at the party's annual convention last week.
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UNP united with government against foreign intervention – Premadasa (17 Nov 2013)
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