The National People’s Power (NPP) has revealed its list of nominees for the National List of Members of Parliament (MPs) following the 2024 general election. The names were submitted to the Election Commissioner, Mr. Samat Sri Ratnayake, by the party’s General Secretary, Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, in accordance with the election results. As per Article 99A of the Constitution, the NPP secured 18 seats, including those reserved for National List MPs.
Here are the nominees selected for the National List MP posts by the NPP:
- Bimal Ratnayake
- JVP Political Committee Member, Former MP, National Executive Member of NPP
2. Dr. Anura Karunathilake
- Senior Lecturer at the University of Kelaniya, National Executive Member of NPP, Member of Policy Making Committee
3. Prof. Upali Pannilage
- Former Dean, Ruhunu University Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Executive Member of NPP, Member of Policy Making Committee
4. Chiranga Udesh Weeraratne
- CEO, IT Engineer, Member of IT Policymaking Committee
5. Aruna Jayasekara
- Retired Major General, Head of National People’s Army Retired Army Collective
6. Dr. Harshana Suryapperuma
- Company Director, Member of NPP Economic Council
7. Janitha Ruwan Flags
- Naval Assistant Engineer, Steering Committee Member, NPP Engineer Forum
8. Punya Sri Kumara Jayakodi
- Engineer, Project Manager, National Executive Member of NPP
9. Ramalingam Chandrasekhar
- Former Deputy Committee Chairman of Parliament, Jaffna District Organizer for NPP
10. Dr. Najith Indika
- Social Activist, Former Convener of the Inter-University Student Body
11. Sugath Tillakaratne
- Olympian
12. Advocate Lakmali Hemachandra
- Colombo District Executive Member of the NPP Lawyers Organization
13. Sunil Kumar Gamage
- Chartered Accountant, Former Deputy General Manager at National Water Supply Board, Economic Council Member, Colombo District Chairman of National Scholars Organization
14. Gamini Ratnayake
- Former MP, Convener of National Center of Trade Zone Workers
15. Professor Ruwan Chaminda Ranasinghe
- Dean of the Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University, Chairman of the Uva Provincial Tourism Board
16. Sugath Wasantha de Silva
- Retired Social Service Officer, Chairman of Sri Lanka Board of Visually Impaired Graduates
17. Abubakar Adambawa
- Candidate for Digamadulla Constituency, BSc in Biology from Ruhunu University, Post Graduate in Education, Deputy Secretary of Ceylon Teachers Service Association
18. R.H. Upali Samarasinghe
- Candidate for Wanni Constituency, Vavuniya District Organizer of NPP
The nominations reflect the party’s diverse selection of candidates from various professional backgrounds, including education, the military, social activism, law, business, and sports. This list marks a significant step for the NPP in establishing its presence within the country’s political landscape.
