Lal Kantha to support Mahinda?

There are so many stories circulating today. There are stories about us also, said Agriculture Ministry Maitripala Sirisena in response to a question by a journalist at the Mahaweli Centre this morning.

 
Mr. Sirisena was responding to the question whether Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna parliamentarian and trade unionist K.D. Lal Kantha would switch sides and support President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

 
An amused Minister Sirisena gave a funny laugh and said, “I don’t know. You have to ask him.” When the journalist persisted, and said that he had information top the effect that Mr. Lal Kantha had discussions with the President, Mr. Sirisena said, “Yes, Mr. Lal Kantha telephones the President on and off,” and refrained from confirming the news.