56th SLFP National Convention on September 2

COLOMBO: The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will hold its 56th National Convention on September 2 with President Mahinda Rajapaksa as chief guest at the BMICH, Colombo.

Announcing the programme scheduled for the National Convention, SLFP General Secretary, Agriculture Development and Agrarian Services Minister Maithripala Sirisena disclosed plans are on to hold an exhibition to bring to light milestones of 56 years’ progress of the Party since its inception in 1951.

J. R. P. Suriyapperuma will deliver the keynote address. His theme would be ‘Way forward in the light of the 56-year journey’.

The third Jana Hamuwa (public rally) organised by the SLFP will be held on September 7 at Samanala Sports Grounds, Galle and the fourth on October 7 at the Badulla Sports Grounds, the Minister said.