President addresses ‘Victory through Unity’ rally

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that, at present, unity and prioritizing the nation over individual interests or party affiliations are crucial for moving forward together.

He was addressing the first rally in the “Victory through Unity” (Ekwa Jayagamu) series, organized by Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara and titled “Victory through Unity – Matara District (Ekwa Jayagamu – Api Matara)” at Matara Fort Ground.

The President highlighted his administration’s extensive efforts over the past two years and underscored the critical need for collective commitment to protect and propel the nation’s political journey for the benefit of all.

Addressing the gathering, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that today marks the start of a new political journey.

He highlighted the unity of a coalition committed to the nation’s interests, regardless of political affiliations, stressing the importance of safeguarding and advancing this collective effort for the country’s success.

President Wickremesinghe also invited the opposition, urging them to prioritize national interests over partisan politics.

He encouraged them to join this initiative, promising an opportunity to learn how to unite and build the country for the benefit of all.

The United National Party (UNP) and a section of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) commenced the President’s election campaign island-wide starting from Matara today under the theme ‘Ekwa Jayagamu’ (Victory Through Unity).

The rally was attended by Ministers Prasanna Ranatunga, Kanchana Wijesekera, Ali Sabry, Harin Fernando, Manusha Nanayakkara, Ramesh Pathirana, Douglas Devananda, North Western Province Governor Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and President’s Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor on National Security Sagala Ratnayake.