Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene today extended his gratitude to political leaders across party lines who turned up in support of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Speaking to the media after attending the court hearing at the Fort Magistrate's Court, Wijewardene said, "I would like to thank everyone who came to support Ranil Wickremesinghe. We are grateful to the opposition leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and other party leaders who stood with us to protect democracy."

He also acknowledged the support extended by rivals, including Namal Rajapaksa and his team from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, as well as former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena.

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