Party supporters carry umbrellas and chairs to protect themselves from the
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Presidential hopefuls campaign on peace and prices in Sri Lanka
ANURADHAPURA, Oct 9 - Sri Lanka's two main candidates for the presidency launched their election campaigns at the weekend promising peace at last for the shattered island and lower consumer prices. ANURADHAPURA, Oct 9 - Sri Lanka's two main candidates for the presidency launched their election campaigns at the weekend promising peace at last for the shattered island and lower consumer prices. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse kicked off his campaign from the historic town of Anuradhapura on Sunday, a day after his main rival, former premier Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed supporters in Kandy.