Nishantha Jayaweera from the National People’s Power (NPP) has been sworn in today (9 July 2025) to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Harshana Suriyapperuma. Here's how the process unfolded:
- 23 June 2025 - The Secretary General informed the Chairman of the Election Commission of the vacancy
- 08 July 2025 - The Election Commission issued a media release announcing the replacement
- 09 July 2025 - Nishantha Jayaweera sworn in as an MP in Parliament
