evidence: COLOMBO (News 1st); The prospect of an open debate between Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake has become a focal point in Sri Lankan politics. [...] National People's Power leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, expressed his willingness to engage in a debate with Sajith Premadasa during an inquiry by News First. [...] Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has also accepted the invitation for a debate.