Speaking at a public event in Homagama, the Defence Secretary has said that it was a responsibility before the entire country to inquire into the issue at the next Presidential election.

Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is of the opinion that the military should be reduced in size as the war is over, is engaging in demonstrations near the Jaffna Army camps after going to meet the TNA, Rajapaksa has said.

Their goal is to remove the military camps in the North and recall troops back to the Southern region, he has added.