By: Isuru Parakrama
November 17, Colombo (LNW): The National People’s Power (NPP) has revealed its 18 candidates for the National List seats secured during the 2024 parliamentary elections.
This announcement follows the party’s landslide victory, which granted it significant representation in Parliament and reinforced its position as a transformative political force in Sri Lanka.
The individuals selected represent a diverse group of professionals and activists, reflecting the NPP’s commitment to incorporating expertise and grassroots representation into the legislative process.
The NPP National List seats include:
- Bimal Niroshan Rathnayake – Longstanding political activist and key strategist.
- Dr. Anura Karunathilake – Esteemed medical professional and advocate for healthcare reform.
- Prof. Upali Pannilage – Academic specialising in social sciences.
- Eranga Udesh Weerarathna – Youth leader and community organiser.
- Aruna Jayasekara – Educationist and public sector reform advocate.
- Dr. Harshana Sooriyapperuma – Expert in economic development.
- Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku – Grassroots political activist.
- Punya Sri Kumara Jayakody – Rural development specialist.
- Ramalingam Chandrasekar – Advocate for minority rights and social equity.
- Dr. Najith Indika – Prominent environmentalist and policy advisor.
- Sugath Thilakaratne – Former athlete and promoter of youth empowerment.
- Lakmali Kanchana Hemachandra – Women’s rights activist.
- Sunil Kumara Gamage – Public sector professional with a focus on governance.
- Gamini Rathnayake – Advocate for labour rights.
- Prof. Ruwan Chaminda Ranasinghe – Academic with expertise in sustainable development.
- Sugath Wasantha de Silva – Social justice campaigner.
- Abubakar Adambawa – Representative for the Digamadulla District with a focus on interfaith harmony.
- Ranthnayake Hettige Upali Samarasinghe – Vanni District advocate for rural communities.
