July 30, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has announced that it will not endorse President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming Presidential Election, according to SLPP MP Sagara Kariyawasam. Instead, the party’s Politburo has decided to field its own candidate.
Kariyawasam mentioned that the party is currently evaluating potential candidates and will announce their official nominee shortly. The individual with the highest chances of winning will be selected as the SLPP candidate.
Additionally, the SLPP Politburo has resolved to take strict disciplinary measures against any member who decides to run for the presidency without the party’s approval. When questioned about the timing of their nomination, Kariyawasam stated that they would reveal their “winning candidate” at the most strategic moment.
He also noted that, after considerable debate, the majority supported the decision to field a candidate under the party’s flower bud symbol.
Meanwhile, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has officially submitted his election deposit and will contest the 2024 Presidential Election as an independent candidate. The election is scheduled for 21 September, with nominations opening on 15 August 2024.
