In anticipation of the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections next year, the United National Party (UNP) is set to hold a pivotal discussion today at the party headquarters 'Sirikotha.' UNP Leader and President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who announced the elections during a parliamentary session last week, will spearhead the discourse.

Wickremesinghe is likely to become one of the key candidates at the upcoming Presidential election. 

The discussion is expected to delve into strategic planning for the elections and will play a crucial role in shaping the party's approach in the coming political landscape. President Wickremesinghe will head the discussion, focusing on key elements of the party's program, which is slated to be implemented from January 2024 under the auspices of a new board of officials.

The introduction of this new board of officials will also be discussed at this meeting The officials appointed to this board will carry substantial responsibilities, given the dynamic political context and the imperative to secure a footing in the electoral process.

Sources suggest that the current political climate has heightened the importance of this new board of officials, making it a decisive factor in the UNP's election strategy