Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Secretary General Sagara Kariyawasam speaking to a briefing held at the Party Headquarters yesterday (20) addressed inquiries about potential candidates for the upcoming presidential election, affirming that the SLPP is currently evaluating four individuals, with MP Dhammika Perera being ‘one of them.’
Responding to queries regarding reports on social media suggesting Dhammika Perera as the potential presidential candidate, Kariyawasam stated that the party has not officially decided on the candidate for the next presidential election.
He emphasised the party’s commitment to presenting a capable leader with the strength to shape the country’s future and move it forward, and assured that the party would disclose the chosen candidate when the decision is made, highlighting that as of now, no final decision has been reached on this matter.
Pressed further on the possibility of Perera being the candidate, Kariyawasam clarified that the SLPP is actively considering three or four candidates, and Dhammika Perera is indeed one of them.
He affirmed the party’s intention to introduce the most suitable, winnable, and best candidate at the appropriate time leading up to the presidential election.
