Gazette declaring Basil Rajapaksa a MP issued
Posted by Editor on July 7, 2021 - 12:02 pm
The Extra-Ordinary gazette notification declaring Basil Rajapaksa a Member of Parliament has been issued by the Election Commission today (07).
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) nominated him and sent his name to the elections commission to replace the vacant seat after the resignation of MP Jayantha Ketagoda yesterday.

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This is a sharp turning point in the history of our Nation.
We rest assured definitely on the firm path towards Prosperity and Splendour.