By Norman Palihawadana

Former President and Kurunegala District UPFA candidate at the last general election Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said if he had been able to find more time to campaign in the Kurunegala District the result would have been much different and UPFA would have polled more votes.

“I campaigned in Kurunegala only for two and a half days because I had to campaign throughout the country.

“However, I am happy that the UPFA came up on top in Kurunegala. I had to face numerous challenges from within my own party as well, but I am happy with the result.”

“The Polonnaruwa district which is the bastion of President Maithripala Sirisena was won by the UNP,” he said.

He said his son Namal had polled over 100,000 votes in the Hambantota District.

The UNP carried out a very successful campaign and it deserved the victory, Rajapaksa said.

“I am grateful to all those who voted for the UPFA.”

Courtesy:The Island