“Today marks a victory for democracy and sovereignty,” Premier says

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Making a special statement after being sworn in as the Prime Minister this morning (16), the Leader of the United National Party (UNP), Ranil Wickremesinghe thanked the people of Sri Lanka for continuing the struggle for democracy.

“Today marks a victory not for myself or for the UNP. It is a victory for Sri Lanka’s democratic institutions and the sovereignty of our citizens. I thank everyone who stood firm in defending the Constitution and ensuring the triumph of democracy, he stated.

Premier Wickremesinghe stressed that the fight was taken around the country, and no one will be forgotten.

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