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title: "PM Dinesh Gunawardena Resigns Following Presidential Election"
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date: 2024-09-23
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# 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.