Jayasuriya is said to be somewhat disillusioned with the present status of politics.

Amaratunga has asked the prime minister to appoint him as the ambassador to Italy once he retires.

2 Pereras too, to retire?

UNP sources also say Joseph Michael Perera and Gamini Jayawickrama Perera too, are considering retirement without contesting the parliamentary polls.

In their place, their sons are to contest the general election.