A group of local government councilors today declared that they were prepared to face the Local Government Elections under any system under the leadership of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Speaking at a press conference in Colombo, they said that the SLFP has lost the people's faith.

Rajapaksa's support is essential for the upcoming election, they said, adding that the people demand his leadership. These councilors said that they are even prepared to form a new front to contest the election under Rajapaksa's backing.

Furthermore, they demanded the government to hold the Local Government Elections without delay.