15 November 2024 01:44 pm Views - 5078
Harin Fernando and Ruwan Wijewardene, who both contested under the New Democratic Front (NDF) in the Badulla and Gampaha District respectively have been defeated.
Meanwhile Rehan Jayawickrama who contested for the Galle District from Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was also defeated
Jayawickreme took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to confirm that he had not received a seat in parliament.
"Thank you to everyone who supported me in Matara. I placed third on the preferences list and didn’t make it to Parliament. Wishing the newly elected MPs all the best," he posted.