Former President says people should be allowed to elect a new government

Former President Maithripala Sirisena says that as requested by the masses, all leaders of the government should step down and allow the people to elect a new government by holding elections.

Former President Sirisena further stated that his hope is to form a new government in the country. Speaking further the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) chairman said, "In my time, every country in the world helped us. Even today, if we take over a government, all the countries in the world will help.”