Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- General Secretary of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara in an interview with Daily Mirror stated that his party will be forming an alliance with UNP for upcoming elections.He stated that the government has failed to deliver on the promises given to the public and is driving the country towards a dictatorship. He further stated that the government's inability to take actions against members and associates of their party who are alleged of corruption and crimes is questionable.

Following are the excerpts from the interview.

Q While the opposition alleges that the popularity of the government is lost, there is an equally weak opposition. Being the main opposition party, what is your response?

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