Former President GR supports Namal in Presidential polls

August 14, 2024 at 2:21 PM

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has extended his support for Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa. 

Gotabaya Rajapaksa was seen attending the ceremony held for the signing of the nomination papers by MP Namal Rajapaksa to contest the upcoming Presidential Election.

MP and former minister Namal Rajapaksa signed the nomination papers at former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s residence in Wijerama, Colombo this morning. 

A cash deposit was also placed on behalf of the SLPP Presidential candidate 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 2024 Presidential polls. (Newswire)