Johnston Fernando to chair SLPP candidate selection committee

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has appointed former minister Johnston Fernando to lead the committee responsible for selecting candidates for upcoming provincial council elections. The announcement came from party General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam on Wednesday, following a meeting of the party's executive committee. Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa presided over the gathering at the SLPP headquarters in Battaramulla.

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Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been appointed as the head of the committee to select provincial council candidates of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna.

Kariyawasam stated that several internal party decisions were made during the meeting. In addition to the main candidate selection committee, subcommittees will be established at provincial and district levels. He emphasized that the main committee comprises members with a strong understanding of the party and grassroots politics, including former ministers.

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Several internal party decisions were made at this meeting.

The SLPP is gearing up for the provincial council elections, signaling its readiness to contest. The party aims to field candidates selected through these newly formed committees, underscoring its commitment to participating in the electoral process.

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In addition to the main committee for selecting provincial council candidates, subcommittees are to be appointed at the provincial or district level.