Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) firmly believes that the majority of the country's energy generation should come from renewable sources, whether the party is in Opposition or in Government.

Premadasa made these remarks during a discussion with members of the Federation of Renewable Energy Developers held at the Opposition Leader's office.

He said that although many politicians say renewable energy should be promoted when they are in opposition, they become slaves of the thermal energy mafia once they come to power. He said the SJB's policies would not be auctioned off for money, privileges or favours and that the party would stand firm on promoting renewable energy both in O...