Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has reportedly told President Maithripala Sirisena that he will resign from politics for good in three months.

 

Rajapaksa has informed Sirisena of this decision when they had met several days ago at the President’s residence.

 

The meeting between Sirisena and Rajapaksa took place on August 23 and was conducted in an amicable manner. They discussed on the future of Rajapaksa’s political career during the meeting.

 

Meanwhile, Rajapaksa has repeatedly rejected demands by his supporters to accept the post of opposition leader. He recommended the name of former minister Kumara Welgama for the post.