2024 Presidential Election: 39 Candidates Successfully Nominated
The Election Commission has confirmed that 39 out of 40 candidates who pledged to run in the 2024 presidential election have successfully submitted their nominations. The official announcement was made on August 15, 2024.
The nomination acceptance process took place at the Election Secretariat in Rajagiri from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Despite 40 candidates initially declaring their intention to run, Mr. Sarath Kumara Gunaratne did not submit his nomination papers. As a result, 39 candidates remain in the race.
- Dilith Susantha Jayaweera
- Sarath Manamendra
- Abubakar Mohammad Infaz
- A. S. P. Liyanage
- Pani Wijesiriwardena
- Priyantha Pushpakumara Wickramasinghe
- Ajanta de Soysa
- Siralathana Thero of Battaramulla
- Sarath Fonseka
- Nuvan Sanjeeva Bopage
- Hitihamila’s Don Oshala Lakmal Anil Herath
- Janaka Priyantha Kumara Ratnayake
- K.K. Piyadasa
- Mailavaganam Thilakaraja
- Siripala Amarasinghe
- Pakyaselvam Arianethran
- Sarath Keerthiratne
- K. Ananda Kularathne
- Namal Rajapakse
- Akmeemana Dayaratana Thero
- K.R. Kishan
- Chaminda Anuruddha of Polgampola Ralala
- Vijayadasa Rajapaksa
- Anura Sidney Jayaratne
- Siritunga Jayasuriya
- Mahinda Devage
- Mohammad Illayas
- Laxman Namal Rajapaksa
- Antony Victor Perera
- Keerthy Wickramaratne
- Sajith Premadasa
- Ranil Wickramasinghe
- Premasiri of Marakkalamana
- Lalit de Silva
- P. W. S. K. Bandaranaike
- D.M. Bandaranaike
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake
- Agampodi Concerts Suranjeeva Anoj De Silva
- Anuruddha Ranasinghe Arachchi’s Roshan
Following the nomination period, the Election Commission addressed three objections filed against the submissions. These objections were reviewed and rejected in accordance with the Election Act, clearing the way for the remaining candidates.
The Election Commission also issued voting marks to the independent candidates. This follows the deadline for depositing bail money, which was set for August 14, 2024, at noon. All 40 candidates met this requirement, ensuring their participation in the election process.
The call for nominations was initially announced on July 26, 2024, setting the stage for the presidential election.
