President foiled country’s division

Under the leadership of President Mahinda Rajapaksa those who had attempted to divide the country failed. But the statements made by the Opposition candidate had only pleased the divisive forces at home and abroad, UPFA General Secretary and Education Minister Susil Premajayanth said yesterday.

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Alliance party to join Govt

Another party of the Opposition alliance for the common candidate will extend support to the Government by next week. This revelation was made yesterday at a media briefing by Mass Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena. Two prominent members of the UNP grass roots movement declared their support to the President yesterday.

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Presidential polls:

Arrangements for receipt of nominations

The Elections Department yesterday announced arrangements for the receipt of nominations on December 17, 2009. The acceptance of nominations for those who made deposits for the Presidential Election scheduled for January 26, 2010 is as follows.

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UPFA, the strongest political force

President’s policy and vision are clear:

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) comprises over 33 political parties and groups. It works with 163 electorate Bala Mandalas (party committees) in a well knit political campaign is by far the strongest political force in the country today, UPFA General Secretary and Education Minister Susil Premajayanth said at the Mahaveli Centre yesterday.

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