SLPP National Convention: MR Unanimously Re-elected as Leader Amidst Preparations for Upcoming Election

December 15, 2023

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) held its National Convention at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, this afternoon. The convention saw the unanimous re-election of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the leader of the SLPP, reinforcing his pivotal role within the party.

Notable figures present at the convention included Basil Rajapaksa, Namal Rajapaksa, and prominent businessman Dhammika Perera. The attendance of key political figures suggests a strategic gathering as the SLPP gears up for anticipated elections scheduled for the coming year.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, a central figure in Sri Lankan politics, has been a key player in the SLPP. His re-election as the party leader emphasizes his continued influence placed in him by party members despite his political setback. 

The SLPP, which faced widespread criticism in the previous year amid citizens attributing the country's economic crisis to the Rajapaksa administration, appears to be taking proactive steps to