The Jathika Hela Urumaya, one of the main coalition partners of the current government led by President Sirisena, says it will leave the UPFA.
JHU General Secretary Patali Champika Ranawaka addressing a media briefing said the Central Committee of the Buddhist party had decided to contest the elections from a new party, which will push for good governance and democracy.
The party will be named the United National Front for Good Governance.
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