Speaking during an interview with the Indian newspaper 'the Hindu', she has expressed willingness to contribute to reconciliatory efforts in the country. However she has ruled out returning to electoral politics.

The Hindu reports : Asked if her son Vimukti would — amid local reports speculating on his entry to politics — she said: “I don’t want to speak for my son but I definitely will not come into electoral politics. I think it is very ugly.”

The full interview of Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga with 'The Hindu'