Six candidates so far confirmed for Sri Lankan Prez poll

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced that six candidates have placed deposits to contest the 2024 Presidential Election. 

This group includes two independent candidates and four from recognized political parties.

The independent candidates are President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former MP Sarath Keerthirathne. The four candidates representing political parties are Oshala Herath from the 'Abhinawa Niwahal Peramuna', ASP Liyanage of the Sri Lanka Labour Party, Sajith Premadasa of the 'Samagi Jana Balawegaya', and P W S K Bandaranayake from the 'Jathika Sanwardhana Peramuna'.

In addition, the Election Commission issued a Gazette on July 26, stating that the poll for the presidential election will be held on September 21, 2024.