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New party leader hands over its doctrine to Sri Lanka President
Fri, Nov 20, 2009, 12:58 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.
Nov 19, Colombo: Justice and Law Reforms Minister, Parliamentarian Milinda Moragoda has formed a new party, Sri Lanka National Congress, to support the ruling alliance. Moragoda presented his party's doctrine to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees today.
Issuing a statement Minister Moragoda said his party which is to function as a constituent party of the government is geared to reach the nation's full potential rejecting violence, slander, and aggression and learn to work together for the betterment of the people.
"The Sri Lanka National Congress will support the broad programme of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and become a constituent party of the UPFA," Moragoda said in his statement.
He says the new party would guide the country through a market-oriented economy to ensure steady economic growth.
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