President Wickremesinghe Welcomes MPs to Join Election Campaign

Colombo, Sri Lanka (LankaXpress)– In a recent post on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended an open invitation to parliamentarians to join his election campaign. His message came shortly after the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) “Pohottuwa” politburo decided not to support him in the upcoming Presidential election, opting instead to field their own candidate.

“To the MPs yet to join us, we’re ready to welcome you. To those now joining us, welcome,” President Wickremesinghe tweeted, signaling his readiness to embrace new allies.

Following the SLPP’s announcement, several MPs have pledged their support to Wickremesinghe. The President expressed his gratitude to those who have supported him throughout his tenure, especially during the nation’s challenging times.

“I want to thank the MPs who’ve been with me on this journey. To those who stood by me from the start, your support made the first steps we took to recovery possible. You believed in me and my plan when the country was in crisis, with people struggling for fuel, medicine, and essentials. Your commitment kept us going when the challenges seemed insurmountable,” he wrote.

He also acknowledged the MPs who joined his efforts midway, recognizing their contributions to the ongoing progress. “To the MPs who joined midway, you saw the progress and chose to be part of the change. Thank you,” he added.

Wickremesinghe’s message underscored the importance of unity and collective effort in building a prosperous and united Sri Lanka. “To those now joining us, welcome. Your support shows the positive direction we’re heading. You understand the importance of putting aside party politics to unite as one. Together, we can achieve even more.”

The President further called on MPs who have not yet joined his campaign to come forward, emphasizing the continuous mission to uplift the country. “To the MPs yet to join us, we’re ready to welcome you. Our mission to build a prosperous, united Sri Lanka is ongoing, and we need every willing hand to make it a reality. This journey hasn’t been easy, but by coming together, we’ve started to turn the tide. Together, we will create the Sri Lanka we all believe in.”