Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The government is ready to face the next election if the public calls for it President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

He made this statement while addressing the National Trade Union Conference, held today (07) at the P. D. Sirisena Stadium in Colombo under the theme "Let's Work - Let's Build the Country".

Speaking further, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said:

"As long as we have the support of the people, the National People's Power does not need repressive laws. Without the people's support, we are not a force that would remain in power by resorting to repression. If the people say that we should go for the next election, we are ready to do so. We are not a political force that intends to remain in power thro...