Amidst speculations of the founding of a new party, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's new political and public relations office will be opened tomorrow at Nelum Mawatha, Battaramulla.

A number of 'Joint Opposition' MPs who back Rajapaksa are expected to be present at the event.

Rajapaksa and the 'Joint Opposition' was using Abhayaramaya in Narahenpita as the venue for media conferences. However, there is an ongoing court case against the use of Abhayaramaya for political work.

Several key stalwarts of the 'Joint Opposition' recently met at Rajapaksa's residence to discuss the details of forming a new party, political sources said.