Some former local council Chairmen and Deputy Chairmen supporting former President Mahinda Rajapaksa made a request to form a new party and lead the contest for the next Local Government Elections.

This request was made when a group of councilors supporting the 'Joint Opposition' met with the former President at his Coordination Office in Battaramulla.

Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa was also present at the meeting, along with several MPs including Pavithra Wanniarachchi and Prasanna Ranaweera.