The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has confirmed party founder Basil Rajapaksa’s departure from the country prior to the 2024 Presidential Election.
Confirming that Rajapaksa had left the island early this morning, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has said that he would return soon to lead the party’s general election activities.
“Basil Rajapaksa had already informed the party that he would be leaving the country. Following his medical checkup, he will return soon to lead the party’s general election activities,” MP Kariyawasam said.
Mr. Kariyawasam also refuted social media reports claiming that SLPP Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa’s two children had left Sri Lanka today with his wife’s family.
MP Kariyawasam revealed that Namal Rajapaksa and his family have visited the Kataragama Temple for religious observances.
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