Sajith turned down PM post offered over 70 times
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says he turned down the Prime Minister post which was offered to him over 70 times.
Speaking at the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) May Day rally, Premadasa said that he was offered the Prime Minister post 10 times before the Constitutional crisis in 2018.
He also said that the post was offered to him 61 times after the 2018 Constitutional crisis.
However, Premadasa said that he was not prepared to take short cuts to lead the country.
Premadasa urged his supporters to remain calm adding that the SJB-led alliance will govern with the people’s mandate.
He said an SJB Government will fight corruption and develop the country. (Colombo Gazette)