Sajith Premadasa, Sri Lanka
Premadasa, son of slain Sri Lanka president, now in contest for same role
Sajith Premadasa, the leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition party, is a frontrunner in Saturday's presidential election and a win will hand him the top job more than 30 years after his father was assassinated while holding the same post.
Sri Lanka has more women voters than men but no female presidential candidates
Women make up more than half of the voters in Sri Lanka, but in Saturday’s presidential election, not even one will be on the ballot.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake Takes Early Lead in Sri Lankan Presidential Race
Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake leads the presidential race with 54% of the votes counted, ahead of opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Sri Lanka's Premadasa Seeks Father's Role As President
Three decades after his father was assassinated as Sri Lanka's leader, opposition chief Sajith Premadasa is a top contender to take on the role in this week's presidential elections.
Who is Sajith Premadasa? Sri Lanka's opposition leader and presidential frontrunner
With 38 candidates in the race, Premadasa is polling second at 32%, according to the Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey, trailing Anura Kumara Dissanayake at 36% and ahead of President Ranil Wickremesinghe at 28%.
Premadasa's Pursuit: Legacy, Leadership, and Reform in Sri Lanka
Sajith Premadasa, leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition party, is contesting the presidential election, decades after his father was assassinated while holding the same position. Premadasa’s policies advocate economic changes,
“Namal-Sajith have made an alliance to jointly hold the positions of President and Opposition Leader”
MP Dr. Rajitha Senaratne recently made a statement regarding a perceived alliance between Namal and Sajith. According to Senaratne, Sajith Premadasa has allegedly assured Namal Rajapaksa the position of Opposition Leader in exchange for support in the presidential election.
Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Wickremesinghe, Premadasa and Namal Rajapaksa cast their votes
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party and Namal Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party cast their votes on Saturday as the island nation holds its presidential election,
Sri Lanka to choose President in crucial contest on September 21
Sri Lanka's crucial presidential election on September 21, 2024, focuses on economic recovery and relief from hardships.
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Harsha accepts Sajith’s defeat
SJB MP Dr. Harsha De Silva said they campaigned hard for SJB presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa but it is now clear NPP ...
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Response to SJB’s allegations over Sajith’s participation in ‘Derana 360°’ program
Seven candidates contesting the 2024 Presidential Election were each given the opportunity to participate in a special ...
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Sajith offers solution to urban accommodation problem
An SJB government will offer a permanent solution to the housing issues faced by residents within the Colombo Municipal ...
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SAJITH PREMADASA TO SET UP PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE TO TACKLE CHILD POVERTY
Presidential candidate for 2024 election Sajith Premadasa should be praised for identifying the dire need to tackle child ...
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Sri Lankan Oppn leader Premadasa calls Wickremesinghe govt corrupt, campaigns on correcting policies
Sajith Premadasa is contesting the polls in Sri Lanka against President Ranil Wickremesinghe & Anura Kumara Dissanayake of ...
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Sajith leads Vanni District postal votes
The postal vote result of the Vanni District in the 2024 Presidential Election has been released, with opposition leader ...