2 days ago by Manthri.lk under ஆய்வறிக்கை

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