In a significant development, MP Dhammika Perera has been chosen as the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) candidate for the upcoming presidential election, as reported by LankaNewsWeb.
Renowned for his notable presence in the business sector, Perera brings a wealth of experience and international investments, showcasing a multifaceted understanding of various economic domains.
Setting himself apart from other potential candidates, Perera has unveiled a comprehensive action plan, offering specific and practical measures aimed at revitalizing Sri Lanka’s economy. His prior roles as the Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and the Minister of Investment Promotion underscore his seasoned expertise.
Beyond politics, Perera has actively contributed to education through the ‘DP Education’ initiative. Launched in 2019, this initiative has positively impacted over 1.5 million school children in Sri Lanka. Notably, the DP Education IT Campus, initiated in 2023, is currently providing job-oriented computer language education to over 200,000 students with the ambitious goal of creating one million jobs in the information technology sector.