Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) General Secretary and former Parliamentarian V. Anandasangaree has pledged support to Common Candidate Maithripala Sirisena, highly placed political sources said.

Anandasangaree is a vocal critic of violence committed by all sides during the three decade long war and a stern supporter of federalism of India and bears an opinion that federalism will be the solution to Sri Lanka's ethnic conflict.

Anandasangaree us considered to br one of the most senior and highly respected Tamil politicians in the country.

Meanwhile, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) is yet to make decision regarding their stand in the upcoming Presidential Election.

However, speaking to Asian Mirror earlier, TNA Media Spokesperson Suresh Premachandran said that the TNA will come to a decision soon and enough time is available for them to make the decision.