Cash deposit placed for Namal Rajapaksa to contest Presidential Election

August 14, 2024 at 9:48 AM

A cash deposit has been placed on behalf of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa to contest in the 2024 Presidential Election.

The bond was placed at the National Election Commission by SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam today.

In August, the SLPP announced Namal Rajapaksa as its Presidential candidate for the upcoming Presidential polls. 

As of last evening, a total of 36 candidates had placed cash deposits to contest the Presidential polls.

The 2024 Presidential Election is scheduled for September 21, while Nominations will be accepted on August 15. (Newswire)