Sajith Premadasa, Sri Lanka
Premadasa, son of slain Sri Lanka president, now in contest for same role
Sajith Premadasa, the leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition party, is a frontrunner in Saturday's presidential election and a win will hand him the top job more than 30 years after his father was assassinated while holding the same post.
Premadasa's Pursuit: Legacy, Leadership, and Reform in Sri Lanka
Sajith Premadasa, leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition party, is contesting the presidential election, decades after his father was assassinated while holding the same position. Premadasa’s policies advocate economic changes,
Sri Lankan Election: Premadasa Stands Out Among Top Presidential Candidates
Sajith Premadasa, the leader of Sri Lanka’s main opposition party, is a frontrunner in Saturday’s presidential election. A win would see him assume the presidency more than 30 years after his father,
Who is Sajith Premadasa? Sri Lanka's opposition leader and presidential frontrunner
With 38 candidates in the race, Premadasa is polling second at 32%, according to the Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey, trailing Anura Kumara Dissanayake at 36% and ahead of President Ranil Wickremesinghe at 28%.
Sri Lanka's Premadasa Seeks Father's Role As President
Three decades after his father was assassinated as Sri Lanka's leader, opposition chief Sajith Premadasa is a top contender to take on the role in this week's presidential elections.
“Namal-Sajith have made an alliance to jointly hold the positions of President and Opposition Leader”
MP Dr. Rajitha Senaratne recently made a statement regarding a perceived alliance between Namal and Sajith. According to Senaratne, Sajith Premadasa has allegedly assured Namal Rajapaksa the position of Opposition Leader in exchange for support in the presidential election.
India’s Strategic Stakes in Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election
New Delhi is said to be backing Sajith Premadasa of the SJB, a party that is not only more pro-India but also committed to implementing the 13th Amendment.
Sri Lanka to choose President in crucial contest on September 21
Sri Lanka's crucial presidential election on September 21, 2024, focuses on economic recovery and relief from hardships.
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