June 23, Colombo (LNW): State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, leader of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), has affirmed his party’s support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the forthcoming presidential election.
This endorsement was made during a meeting at the TMVP headquarters in Batticaloa, attended by President Wickremesinghe and TMVP members.
Minister Chandrakanthan highlighted the TMVP’s commitment to advancing President Wickremesinghe’s development agenda for the Eastern Province.
He emphasised that supporting the President’s plans would create economic opportunities, particularly for the agricultural community, fostering self-sufficiency.
In response, President Wickremesinghe outlined his vision to strengthen the national economy and address longstanding ethnic issues comprehensively.
He underscored the importance of unity in achieving these objectives and reiterated his dedication to the holistic development of the Eastern Province over the next five years.
