Nominations presented to elect Sri Lanka’s new President – Ranil, Anura, Dullas to contest for presidency
Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Dullas Allahapperuma
Sri Lanka’s Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Dullas Allahapperuma will contest for the presidency tomorrow in Parliament of Sri Lanka.
The parliamentary procedure to elect a new President commenced today (July 19) with the presenting of the nominations for the position.
The names of Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Dullas Alahapperuma and National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake were officially nominated for the presidency a short while ago.
The parliamentary referendum to elect the President will be held tomorrow, July 20 (Wednesday), thus the Parliament of Sri Lanka is adjourned till 10:00 AM tomorrow (July 20).
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Good to see the nominations! 1. We need Dollars not ‘DULLARS”! 2. Pohottuwa MPs will vote for RW just to save their skins!! 3. This is the Acid-test for AKD
“This is the Acid-test for AKD” – More like suicide by drinking acid for SL if he comes to any seat of power. This skunk was seen repeatedly transporting aragalaya “machans” to and from so called protest sites, not just to GalleFace, but to other hot spots that would typically spring up in sheer violence – all done using his official, tax-payer funded vehicle(s)!
All three are unfit for the post of President. Mr Yapa Abeywardana, the current Speaker, should take over as President as per the constitution. Nomination of RW is UNCONSTITUTIONAL, as he is UNELECTED, so perhaps this contest should be cancelled and fresh nominations taken.
No point in harping on RW’s nomination saying he’s unelected when this very challenge brought before the Supreme Court was summarily dismissed yesterday without even a hearing. I am no RW fan, but it’s what it is.
Boris Johnson (UK) is unemployed these days. I am sure he will be acceptable to our constantly bickering nation.
If these are the people available to lead Sri Lanka, God help us. Every body say they are going to do his and that but no body says how they going to do it other than going to IMF. IMF is the solution for every thing.
Here comes the savior of the Nation.
His Excellency Ranil Wickremasinghe.
2 years + 2 terms as Prezzo.
Mr. Gajendra, Thank you!!! I can’t agree with you more regarding AKD. RW is the new President. dear Doc M. Fernando you can fly a kite now!!