Politicians never retire, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said, responding to questions from reporters on his decision not to contest the upcoming Parliamentary polls.
Mahinda Rajapaksa confirmed that he has decided not to contest the 2024 General Election.
The former President, however, clarified that it was only a temporary decision and that he had not retired from politics.
He further expressed confidence in the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) securing a majority of votes in the upcoming election. (Newswire)
"I won't retire from politics. Politicians never retire."- MR #Lka pic.twitter.com/jurNsuRLlX
— Manjula Basnayake (@BasnayakeM) October 15, 2024
