Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated that a significant plan is in place to regain political power in the New Year.

Asserting that a political shift is imminent, he noted that his party is fully prepared for the change.

The former President further mentioned that, as May Day coincides with a Poya day this year, the party will refrain from holding traditional celebrations and will instead engage in religious observances.

Following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, activities at the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party headquarters at Nelum Mawatha commenced today (April 20).

The event was held under the patronage of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the party's National Organizer and Member of Par...