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2 sources·Updated Dec 20, 2025

SLPP had initially planned Dhammika Perera for 2024

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna initially planned to field Dhammika Perera as its presidential candidate for the 2024 election. However, he withdrew at the last moment, and Namal Rajapaksa was later nominated. Election data shows Rajapaksa received about 2.78% of votes.

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  • Gossip Lanka News English·Dec 20, 2025SLPP Initially Prepared Dhammika Perera as 2024 Presidential Candidate - Sagara
  • NewsWire English·Dec 20, 2025SLPP sheds light on Dhammika Perera’s aborted 2024 Presidential Bid

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Dhammika Perera as the party's presidential candidate for 2024. Namal Rajapaksa as its presidential candidate. Namal Rajapaksa as its candidate for the 2024 Presidential Election.

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