He was speaking at a media briefing organised by the United People’s Freedom Alliance this morning (09).

However, he admitted that the present government has its flaws.

Nevertheless, the present challenge is different, Attanayake added.

He cited the President as to saying yesterday (08) that the future challenge would be to provide a pure leadership to the country.

The former UNP General Secretary was quizzed by journalists about his opinion with regard to the strong criticisms of the government, made in the past.