Sarath Amunugama to retire from active politics

National List MP Dr. Sarath Amunugama announced yesterday that he will be retiring from active politics and will not be contesting in the upcoming Parliamentary Election. 

“After a certain time, you have to retire from politics. I will not contest the General Election. Young people must be given the chance,” Amunugama told reporters at a press conference yesterday. He was elected to from the UPFA national list to the current Parliament.