Ranil Wickremesinghe cites lack of SLPP voter support in Presidential Election
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he did not receive as many votes as he had expected from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).
He reportedly made this remark during a meeting with supporters and friends at his political office on Flower Road, Colombo, on Monday (September 23).
In the presidential election held on September 21, 2024, Wickremesinghe received 2,299,767 votes, which is 17.27% of the total votes.
He explained that while SLPP ministers and MPs supported him, the public did not follow their lead.
He also said that most SLPP members voted for Anura Dissanayake.
Wickremesinghe stressed that the focus now should be on preparing for the general election.
During the meeting, United National Party (UNP) members suggested contesting the election under the “Elephant” symbol, which Wickremesinghe supported.
He added that for the general election, at least four new candidates should be introduced from each district.
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