Before Presidential Election I took a 3 wheeler in Gampola & the driver told me If NPP wins AKD will cancel Kandy Esala perahara / LION will be removed from Srilanka national flag & poya holiday will be banned ! I asked this driver from where did he hear this nonsense & was told from News media-tv, & from SJB electin rallies & Hiriunika's speeches ! NPP lost Gampola in the election !