Senior MPs Retire Ahead of General Election 2024

News Today: End of the road for many MPs in Sri Lanka politics

Sri Lanka’s political landscape is witnessing a significant shift as numerous senior Members of Parliament (MPs) announce their retirement ahead of the upcoming General Election. Among the prominent figures stepping down are former Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry and former Irrigation Minister Chamal Rajapaksa. Other key politicians, including Gamini Lokuge, John Seneviratne, Maitripala Sirisena, Bandula Gunawardane, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, and Prof. Tissa Vitarana, have also confirmed they will not contest in future elections.

This decision marks a pivotal moment for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), which is looking to bring in a new generation of young MPs to carry the political torch forward. The exit of these long-standing political figures highlights a transformative period for Sri Lanka’s political scene, paving the way for fresh faces and new leadership in the upcoming election.