Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga yesterday stated that she made a historical error by nominating former President Maithripala Sirisena as a Presidential candidate in 2015.

She said that two persons should take responsibility for the present state of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). "Both of them removed me from the party," she said.

"However, she said, "the party which is led by acting president Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva is the real SLFP."

She said that she will accept a position in the party and extend her support to any member who is willing to take the party in the right direction without being divided.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, the...