Former Minister T. B. Ekanayake said that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa will be contesting the general election from Kurunegala District.

 

Speaking to Asian Mirror, Ekanayake said that 90 percent of the nomination list has been finalized and it will be signed on July 8.

 

Rajapaksa gave his consent to contest from Kurunegala District last night, Ekanayake added.

 

The UPFA General Secretary Susil Premajayantha yesterday announced that Mahinda Rajapaksa will be allowed to contest from the party, ending weeks of speculation.

 

However, some SLFP members are reportedly opposed to the move.