Popular writer, journalist and lecturer Upul Shantha Sannasgala revealed that he will enter politics from Ratmalana in the upcoming election.

He revealed this when asked about the Facebook campaigns that are being carried out against him by several people including Sepal Amarasinghe. Sannasgala said that these people were carrying out his contract, knowingly or unknowingly.

Sannasgala added that Amarasinghe has been a friend of his for a considerable period of time. He pointed out that no individual can build his or her character if that person is not criticized by anyone. Sannasgala said that his critics are actually bringing him publicity.

Sannasgala also thanked the people who are running his publicity campaign free of charge.