As the 2024 general election results continue to unfold, several prominent ministers who served in the previous parliament have reportedly lost their seats. These ministers, who represented various districts across the country, are notable figures in their regions, and their defeat marks a significant shift in the political landscape.
Here are some of the key ministers who have been defeated based on the results released so far:
1.Kanchana Wijesekera – Matara District
2. Shasheendra Rajapaksa – Matara District
3.Mahinda Amaraweera – Hambantota District
4.Manusha Nanayakkara – Galle District
5.Ramesh Pathirana – Galle District
6.Nipuna Ranawaka – Monaragala District
7.Johnston Fernando – Kurunegala District
8.Roshan Ranasinghe – Kalutara District
9.S. M. Chandrasena – Anuradhapura District
10.Duminda Dissanayake – Anuradhapura District
11. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon – Matale District
12.Rohana Dissanayaka – Matale District
13.Daham Sirisena – Polonnaruwa District
14. T. M. Dilshan – Kalutara District
15.Dilum Amunugama – Kandy District
16.Ranjan Ramanayake – Gampaha District
17.Anura Yapa – Kurunegala
18.Shantha Bandara – Kurunegala
19. Premalal jayasekara – Ratnapura District
20.C. B. Rathnayake – Nuwara Eliya District
21.Anuradha Jayarathne – Kandy District
22.Vidura Wickramanayaka – Kalutara District
23.Gamini Lokuge – Colombo District
24.Ajith Rajapaksa – Hambantota District
25.Janaka Wakkumbura – Ratnapura District
26.Thalatha Athukorala – Ratnapura District
27.Ranjith Siyambalapitiya – Kegalle District
28.Sanjeewa Edirimanne – Kalutara District
29.Pavithra Devi Wanniarachchi – Ratnapura District
30.Udaya Gammanpila – Colombo District
31.Sivanesathurai chandrakanthan (Pillayan) – Batticaloa District
32. Arundika Fernando – Puttalama District
33.Nimal Lanza – Gampaha District
34.Sagala Ratnayake – Colombo District
The losses of these ministers are notable, as they represent significant districts and have held influential positions in recent governments. Many of them were deeply involved in various ministries, overseeing sectors such as energy, agriculture, and labor. Their defeat signals a call for change among the electorate, which may influence the direction of the new parliament.
The full election results are still coming in, but this early indication of changes in key constituencies is already sparking discussions on the future composition and priorities of the government. Observers believe these outcomes reflect the public’s response to recent policy decisions, economic challenges, and shifts in political sentiment.
