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Member of Parliament Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he has been chosen as the candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP) party for the upcoming presidential election.
Speaking at a television political programme, Dissanayake revealed that the decision was made after a thorough discussion within the NPP’s Executive Council.
A proposal for his candidacy was presented during the council meeting and it was officially approved on Monday evening, he said.