Sri Lanka Opposition Leader Mulls Grand Coalition Plan
Sri Lanka opposition leader JR Jayewardene says if his United National party wins Thursdays elections he will invite other parties to form a grand coalition to curb inflation and unemployment and end the power seesaw between major forces. He spoke at a news conference amid campaign violence that has left multiple dead and dozens wounded. Bandaranaike, widow of Solomon Bandaranaike, leads the Freedom Party and faces a strong challenge as she campaigns with her nephew and son in key roles.