PM Dinesh Gunawardena Resigns Following Presidential Election

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has officially tendered his resignation to President following the latter’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. The resignation signals a transition of power as the newly elected president prepares to form his government.

Political sources indicate that Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a prominent member of the National People’s Power (NPP), is expected to be appointed as the next Prime Minister. Amarasuriya, a respected academic and activist, has been a vocal advocate for social justice and governance reform.