DP ready to contest Presidential Polls

MP Dhammika Perera says, he is ready to contest the Presidential elections if Political parties guarantee 51% of majority

by Staff Writer 09-10-2023 | 11:48 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - MP Dhammika Perera says he is ready to contest the upcoming Presidential Election if the political parties can provide assurances that a 51% majority can be obtained at the election. 

When inquired by Newsfirst he stated, that support is required from all the political parties including the Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna. 

He noted that 1.5 million students from 1.1 million families out of the total 5.5 million families in Sri Lanka are benefiting from the D.P. Education initiative commenced by him.