Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The government has confirmed that no political representatives were invited to the ational War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony, to held today (19) in Battaramulla, marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism in Sri Lanka.

Minister Vijitha Herath made the announcement at the weekly Cabinet media briefing, stating that the event was limited to the President, Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara and the Public Security in their official capacities.

He said members of the Tri-Forces and the Police would also participate in the ceremony, while no other political figures had been invited.

Responding to questions from journalists, Minister Herath clarified that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was not among the...