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Ranil Wickremesinghe to contest Presidential polls as independent candidate, says aide

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Published 08 Jul, 2024

By Staff Reporter

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the Presidential election as an independent candidate, his aide said on Sunday.

Deputy Chairman of the United National Party Ruwan Wijewardene confirmed that the Presidential election will definitely be held and Wickremesinghe, 75, will contest the election as an independent candidate, News 1st reported.

"Only one leader possesses the knowledge to solve Sri Lanka's economic crisis. That is Ranil Wickremesinghe. He has proved it with his actions," he was quoted as saying by the news portal.



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