Nov 22, Colombo: Sri Lanka Minister of Tourism Milinda Moragoda has reportedly requested from United National Party (UNP) to name him as the Chief Minister candidate for the Western Provincial Council.

Moragoda crossed over to the government two years ago and still holds a cabinet portfolio.

UNP sources said that a number of crossed over UNP MPs like Moragoda had dialogue with the party aiming to return.

Meanwhile, UNP sources said that former Mrs. World Rosy Senanayaka's name has also been proposed for the UNP Chief Minister candidature of the Western Provincial Council.