Gotabaya Rajapaksa engages in religious observances

Colombo (News 1st): While the petition filed against Gotabaya Rajapaksa was taken up at the Court of Appeal today (October 4), the SLPP Presidential Candidate engaged in religious observances at the Sri Dedimunda temple at Aluth Nuwara. Subsequently, Gotabaya Rajapaksa engaged in religious observances at the Kadireshan Kovil in Kegalle today. Gotabaya Rajapaksa also obtained blessings from the Jumma mosque in Kegalle and engaged in a cordial discussion with those present. Speaking to the media he requested the general public to join him to elect a leader and a government who is capable of developing a country in a systemic manner, without making false and misleading pledges. Gotabaya Rajapaksa also engaged in religious observances at the St. Mary's Church in Kegalle. He then visited the Siri Mahindodaya Viharaya in Wewaladeniya. He added that they have learned lessons from mistakes committed during the past several years. He said if they committed any mistakes during their government's tenure, they have learned from them as well. He assured the public that they will form a government that will rectify their mistakes, and works towards the development of the country and its people.