Speaking during an interview with the ‘Divaina’ newspaper, he has added that  the current taxes would be reduced by 20%  and when his government comes into power.

Rajapaksa had vowed to create an environment conducive to peaceful living, adding that the people are already hoping for a new government. 

He noted that the current government has done nothing for the people to date and this is the reason that the people are hopeful of a government change.