A new party by the General

A close confidant of General Sarath Fonseka said that a new political party would be formed by the General and that two recognized political parties have agreed to appoint him as their leader after amending their policies and organizations structure.

He said that Anome Fonseka is to give leadership

to this party until the General who is currently

been detained illegally is freed. Former

parliamentarian Arjuna Ranatunge and several

other key political figures are to join this

party.

He added that a decision has not been made on

whether the General’s party would contest the

general election with the same coalition of

parties as in the Presidential election or under

the UNF or as a separate party.

The General has also made a request from the New

Democratic Front to use the swan as the symbol of

the new political party.

When inquired about this from Anoma, she said

that   while standing by her husband to face any

issue that may arise and several requests have

been made by religious leaders and political

activists, she would not enter active politics.

However, she expressed her preparedness to make

any sacrifice for the General’s sake. She added

that the General had informed her during their

meeting last night that his political office

remain open and work proceed as usual.