New UNP: Govt. on Strong Footing [September 17 2010]

Leader of the House Irrigation and Water Management Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said the UNP would not pose any challenge to the Government even under a new leadership as the Government is on a strong footing.

"The Government has embarked on an aggressive development program. Our leader is very popular. He is a caring leader for the nation. Therefore we have no problem at all," the Minister told the 'Sunday Observer' online.