Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Former President and United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has cautioned that a political alliance between the UNP and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would not, by itself, ensure electoral success, emphasising the importance of winning the support of an estimated eight million Gen Z and Millennial voters.

He said a substantial number of younger voters had yet to decide which political party to support, making their confidence essential to any party seeking success at future elections.

"Some believe that if the UNP and SJB unite, we will win. That is not the case," Wickremesinghe said.

He noted that Sri Lanka's political environment had undergone considerable change and that established politica...