President receives rousing welcome in Galle

The people of Karandeniya, Baddegama, Nagoda and Udugama in the Galle District gave President Mahinda Rajapaksa a rousing welcome when he toured the district on his election campaign. Large crowds had gathered upon being informed of the President's arrival. President Rajapaksa went among the people to exchange pleasantries. The President also visited Buddhist temples to participate in religious observances.