The petition by Pevidi Handa demanding a general election was handed over to former president Mahinda Rajapakshe at the Narahenpita- Abayaarama temple, today.
Meanwhile, former president Mahinda Rajapakshe had met with lawyers at his official residence yesterday.
The former president had stated that the speaker had to shoulder the responsibility of the instability the country is currently facing.
Speaking further, former president Mahinda Rajapakshe stated that the majority of the people in the country want a general election to be held.