UNP Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa, Chairman Kabir Hashim and General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam held a discussion with President Maithripala Sirisena last night.

Political sources said the discussion was based on the possibility of forming a political alliance before the next Presidential election.

However, forming an alliance with Sirisena remains a contentious matter within the UNP with many party activists expressing severe opposition to the move.

The outcome of the discussion is not known yet. Sources close to the SLFP said Sirisena would not make a final decision until October 05.