Independent presidential candidate Mohammed Ilyas passes away

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A. Mohammed Ilyas, an independent candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election, has passed away at the age of 78.

He passed away at Puttalam Hospital last night (22) while receiving treatment for a sudden illness.

Ilyas had a notable political career, having served as a Member of Parliament during the administration of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga.

He had filed his nomination to run in the upcoming presidential election on August 15, marking his fourth bid for the presidency, following his candidacies in 2010, 2015, and 2019.

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