Full thrust of SLFP to commemorate past leaders: Amaraweera

Ceremonies to commemorate past senior SLFP leaders will be held with the full sponsorship and intervention of the party. This follows a directive issued by President Maithripala Sirisena in his capacity as the SLFP chairman, UPFA General Secretary, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said at a conference at SLFP headquarters recently.

The conference was held to make arrangements for the 16th death anniversary of former Minister C. V. Gooneratne. Minister Amaraweera said the 16th death anniversary commemoration of Gooneratne will be held on June 7 at the S. de S. Jayasinghe hall, Dehiwala under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.