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Maithripala Sirisena, the former president and leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, has announced that he will contest the next Sri Lankan presidential election.
The former president said this while participating in the press conference held today.
He has expressed hope that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party will contest and win the presidential election to be held in 2024.
Maitri apologizes
Meanwhile, Maithripala Sirisena has said that he apologizes for the Easter attacks during his administration.
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has said that he is seeking forgiveness from God and the people for those who died in the Easter attack, for those who were injured in the Easter attack, and for the mistakes made.