<span style="color: #222222;">In Sri Lanka, presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said the country's security can only be reaffirmed in a Rajapaksa era with well-guided and planned intelligence units. Addressing a public rally today, he alleged that there was no concern for national security since the current government came to power. He also pointed out that they have signed international agreements and taken the war heroes before international courts.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Gotabaya said the government failed to prevent the Easter Sunday attacks despite receiving intelligence on the time, date and method of attacks.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' The former Defense Secretary has made national security as the main plank of his campaign. His main rival and minister Sajith Premadasa has announced to appoint former army commander Sarath Fonseka as in charge of security affairs in a move to counter it. Presidential elections are scheduled for 16th of next month and are being contested by 35 candidates.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | October 22, 2019 9:38 PM
Presidential candidate Rajapaksa says Sri Lanka's security can only be reaffirmed in Rajapaksa era