Namal Rajapaksa named as SLPP presidential candidate

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MP Namal Rajapaksa has been named as the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate for the upcoming election.

The announcement was made by SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam after religious ceremonies were held at the SLPP headquarters in Battaramulla.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former National Organiser Basil Rajapaksa were among those present. Among other MPs present were Jhonston Fernando, Gamini Lokuge and Sanjeewa Edirimanna.

Mr Kariyawasam said that they had taken into consideration several aspects in naming the Presidential candidate. He said among them was that the candidate should respect local culture and that it should be a new leader.

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