The United National Party (UNP) is to launch a new political alliance on May 1, the minister, Rajitha Senaratne told Daily Mirror.
The new alliance will be known as the 'Democratic National Alliance (DNA)' with a ten member council, including ministers Patali Champika Ranawaka, Rauff Hakeem, Palani Digambaram, Mano Ganeshan, Rishad Bathiudeen and Arjuna Ranatunga, Senaratne said.
“The 10-member leadership council will be chaired by UNP Leader and Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe,” he added.
The news comes as the UNP on Friday sought permission from the Speaker of parliament to form a national government.
The proposal has been opposed by the president, Maithripala Sirisena and the SLFP.
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