Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, the influential founder of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has returned to Sri Lanka after a two-month stay in America. His arrival at the Katunayake International Airport this morning (05) was marked by a warm welcome from a group of Podujana Peramuna politicians, including Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa.

The return of Basil Rajapaksa, a significant figure in Sri Lankan politics, has sparked discussions within the SLPP regarding the upcoming presidential election. Political sources have indicated that negotiations are underway to select a suitable candidate to represent the party in the presidential race.

His return to the island marks a pivotal moment for the SLPP, a...