President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy today, seeking blessings as he prepares to begin his term in office.
The President signed the VIP visitors' book and was presented with a silver vase by Diyawadana Nilame.
President Dissanayake later paid his respects and received blessings from the Mahanayake Theras of Malwatta and Asgiri Chapters.
Text by L.B Senarathne
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake is so far leading by securing (52.5%) while Sajith Premadasa secured (21.5 % ) and Ranil Wickremesinghe (19.2%) trailing behind. Meanwhile, independent candidate Ariyanethirnan Pakkiyaselvam secured the Nallur Electorate.
The Supreme Court has suspended the payment of Rs. 150 million to a construction company that was arranged unlawfully, allegedly under the instruction of Minister Bandula Gunawardhana.
In a formal address, President Ranil Wickremesinghe acknowledged the people’s mandate in the 21st presidential election and announced the transition of leadership to President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Mr. K. Ananda Wijepala has been appointed as the private secretary to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayaka has been appointed as the Secretary to the President.
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