Several major political jumps announced ahead of Presidential Polls

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August 11, Colombo (LNW): Gampaha District Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Sudarshini Fernandopulle has reportedly declared her support for Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) Presidential candidate, in the forthcoming election.

She made this announcement during a press conference in Colombo this (11) morning.

Meanwhile, former Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa has pledged his support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe, having previously contested under the Samagi Jana Balawegaya banner but failing to secure a parliamentary seat.

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