Nishantha Jayaweera from the National People’s Power (NPP) was sworn in on 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
