Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- United National Party (UNP) Assistant Leader and former minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam expressed his gratitude on behalf of the UNP to everyone who worked tirelessly during the period following the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

He also extended his appreciation to the more than 500 attorneys and the large crowds that came out in support of the former President.

Speaking further on this, he added, "On behalf of the UNP and other parties, I would like to thank all those who worked with dedication. More than five hundred lawyers came, and a large crowd gathered today. I think we should express our gratitude to all of them. And we should also say one thing, we expected the independence of this judi...