Former Minister Mahindananda Retires from Politics

Reflecting on his long political career, Aluthgamage noted that his family had been active in the Nawalapitiya constituency for over seven decades, with his own contributions spanning more than 30 years. However, he explained that the results of the recent General Election indicated that his services were no longer needed by the people of the Kandy District.

Aluthgamage contested in the 2024 General Election under the New Democratic Front (NDF) and the symbol of the ‘gas cylinder,’ securing only 20,401 votes, a significant decline compared to the nearly 200,000 votes he had received in previous elections.

Acknowledging this shift in public sentiment, Aluthgamage stated, “The voters have spoken, and it is clear that my politics is no longer needed. I have therefore decided to retire from active politics.”