Anura Kumara likely to be sworn in as President later on Sunday: NPP

22 September 2024 05:36 am Views - 16508

Colombo, September 22 (Daily Mirror)- NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake could be sworn in as the new President later today if the final announcement declaring him as the winner is made by the Elections Commission on time, a party source told Daily Mirror.

NPP General Secretary Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe told the Daily Mirror that the time for the swearing in cannot be confirmed due to the delay in issuing the results.

"If the final announcement is made on time, the swearing in could take place today," he said.