“I am dedicated to make the changes the country requires placing even my life at stake,” he said.

The President made these remarks at the inauguration of a programme themed ‘Let’s get united, win and work’ in Dambadeniya yesterday.

The President stressed that he would be dedicated to achieving this aim of transformation within the country. This he said would be done by uniting to the maximum all social political forces. He said he would be firm in this stand and not be disturbed in the face of any challenges.

The President declared at this meeting that he has not entered into any deal with the United National Party. He emphatically mentioned that he left the Government and reached a consensus with 49 organizations with the intention of achieving the transformation needed by the country and the people.

A large group including many Parliamentarians were present at this meeting.