INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A Presidential Election is set to take place in 2024 in accordance with the Constitution of Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has
revealed.Furthermore, the Presidential Election is also set to be followed by a General Election, the Head of State said at a United
National Party (UNP) convention held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium this afternoon (21 Oct.).Addressing the Special General Convention of
nation.Accordingly, the Head of State outlined the timeline for upcoming elections in line with the constitutional provisions, and added
that local government elections are expected to transpire in the first half of 2025.President Ranil Wickremesinghe made these remarks during
his address at the Special General Convention of the United National Party held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo today (21).The
and prosperous Sri Lanka, where every citizen recognizes their potential, upholds virtuous goals, and embraces diversity while harnessing
modern technology and nature to cultivate a nation of adept and resourceful individuals
Party leader President Ranil Wickremesinghe also presented an amended party constitution designed to facilitate this transformation.A
significant amendment allows the United National Party to establish an online presence and engage actively in social media platforms, thus
facilitating the digital transformation of the party
The President emphasized the need for the UNP to evolve into a technologically adept and intelligent party, aligning itself with the broader
his congratulations to the United National Party Special Convention.The Sugathadasa Stadium was packed to capacity, with attendees
representing various regions of the island, including the North and East
The event was inaugurated with immense pride, featuring the party leader, President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The celebration also featured
Maya Kalubowila, to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who, in turn, handed it over to the Secretary General of the party.The President
stressed the imperative need to eradicate corruption and emphasized the passage of long-awaited anti-corruption legislation, along with the
introduction of multiple ordinances to combat corruption both within the government and political parties
Party President and Member of Parliament Wajira Abeywardena, Deputy Leader of the Party Ruwan Wijewardena, National Organizer Sagala
Rathnayaka, Deputy Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, Minister of Lands and Tourism
Harin Fernando, along with General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara and former Minister Ravi Karunanayake.A multitude of senior officials,
United National Party members, former ministers, and religious dignitaries led by the Maha Sangha graced the occasion.
