Wijeyadasa contemplates Presidential bid amidst calls for candidacy

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Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe

Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe disclosed that he has been approached by various quarters to consider contesting in the upcoming Presidential election.

Speaking to journalists, he revealed that several requests have been forwarded by members of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s (SLFP) Central Working Committee.

In addition, Minister Dr. Rajapakshe noted that he has received similar requests from religious leaders, including the Maha Sangha.

The Justice Minister indicated that he will deliberate on these requests and announce his decision next week regarding his potential candidacy in the Presidential Election. The announcement has sparked anticipation and speculation among political circles as the country awaits Dr. Rajapakshe’s final decision.

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