UPFA launches its election manifesto 
[March 12, 2004 - 5.30 GMT] 

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) launched its election manifesto yesterday evening at the auditorium of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo.

In a videographed message President Kumaratunga said, the manifesto introduced "a five fold vision for the future of our motherland: towards a new economic order, ensuring law and order, durable peace with dignity, clean governance and a programme of investing in the people." 

Information and Telecommunication Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar said, "The Freedom Alliance manifesto introduced to the people today is the most comprehensive manifesto ever placed before the people of Sri Lanka by any political party." 

In relation to the ethnic problem, the manifesto clearly states that the ceasefire will be in place and the negotiations will continue. It states that the intention of the Freedom Alliance is to achieve a durable solution acceptable to the people of the country. 

"We ask all communities to participate in implementing this vision. The Alliance has been formed for the wellbeing of the people," he said. 

JVP Propaganda Secretary Wimal Weerawansa said the launching of the Freedom Alliance manifesto was a historic day for the motherland. "Since the formation of the Alliance, it has been able to fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the people," he said.

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Last Updated Date: March 12, 2004  - 5.30 GMT.