Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A group of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) organisers have called upon former President Maithripala Sirisena to lead the party's unification efforts.

According to reports, the organisers have made this request on two occasions, urging the former President to either accept the chairmanship of the party or, if unwilling, to refrain from accepting while still supporting the unification initiative.

Additionally, 'Api Sri Lanka', an organization affiliated with the SLFP, has also formally requested Sirisena's involvement in steering the party toward unity.

However, former President Maithripala Sirisena has not responded directly to the request, stating that he will consider the matter after the upcoming Local Government e...