Galle Face protests to continue till RW goes home

Addressing reporters, the protesters said that Wickremesinghe does not have the support of the people to continue in office.

They warned that if they could send former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa home then they can do the same with Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The protesters also urged the public to continue to ensure the protests are peaceful.

Wickremesinghe was elected President by Parliament today securing 134 votes.

MP Dullas Alahapperuma secured 82 votes while MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake secured just 03 votes.

Of the 225 members of Parliament 223 had cast their votes of which four were declared invalid.

Ranil Wickremesinghe, National Peoples Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and MP Dullas Alahapperuma had been nominated for President.

Source: Colombo Gazette