SLFP MPs have been advised not to attend events where he also participates, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa claimed.

He said this while taking part in a ceremony of laying a foundation stone at Sri Siddhartha Jayanthi Vihara in Balangoda recently.

“SLFP MPs have received a letter advising not to attend any event in temples, and birthday parties where I participate. The Secretary-general of SLFP has sent these letters”, Rajapaksa stated.

However, UPFA MP Ranjith Soyza, a strong Rajapaksa supporter, was also attending the event.