According to the President, “nobody can win elections only by working for the country alone, and the people’s opinion will decide the fate of the governments”.

The President stated this speaking at the launching ceremony of ‘Minneri Deviyo’, the biography of C. P. de Silva, held yesterday (March 30) at the BMICH.

C. P. de Silva, who performed a great role as a leader to develop the Polonnaruwa District during the development initiatives carried out in the decades of 50 and 60, was called ‘Minneri Deviyo’ by the elders in farming community in Polonnaruwa in accordance with their conscience.

The book ‘Minneri Deviyo’ was written by Minister Wijeydasa Rajapakhse.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister Wijayadasa Rajapakshe, Minister Wajira Abeywardhana were also present.