July 08, Colombo (LNW): In a recent development in Sri Lankan politics, Ushettige Don Nishantha Jayaweera has formally been appointed to Parliament under the National List of the National People’s Power (NPP), following the official publication of a Gazette notification by the country’s Election Commission.
Jayaweera’s entry into the legislature comes in the wake of a vacancy created by the departure of Dr Harshana Suriyapperuma, who stepped down from his seat as well as his position as Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning.
In accordance with standard procedures, the NPP formally nominated Jayaweera’s name for the now-vacant National List position.
Upon receiving this nomination, the Election Commission proceeded with the necessary formalities, culminating in the publication of the relevant Gazette notification, thereby confirming Jayaweera’s assumption of duties as a Member of Parliament.
