Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who vacated his official residence on Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo today, was seen receiving a grand welcome upon his arrival at Carlton House in Tangalle.

A large crowd gathered to greet the former President, many expressing their joy at his return to his long-time residence.

Rajapaksa’s move comes following the enactment of the President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Act, which required him to vacate the official residence in Colombo.

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