Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has officially tendered his resignation to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, following the results of Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election 2024. In his resignation letter, Gunawardena cited Article 47 (2) of the Constitution, stating that with the election of the 9th Executive President on September 21, he is stepping down in accordance with constitutional provisions.
He also extended his congratulations to the newly elected President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, following his victory in the election.
Hon President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake,
I respectfully congratulate you on been elected as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, at the presidential election held on 21st September 2024. …@anuradisanayake— Dinesh Gunawardena 🇱🇰 (@DCRGunawardena) September 22, 2024
Last modified: September 23, 2024
