They were not re-elected

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Several United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) heavy weights, including former ministers S.B. Dissanayake, Lakshman Seneviratne, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardane and Mahinda Samarasinghe were not re-elected according to the results announced today.

Mr. Dissanayake who contested from Kandy, Mr. Seneviratne from Badulla, Mr. Abeywardane from Matara and Mr. Samarasinghe from Kalutara were among those who failed at the election.

Former ministers Gamini Wijith Wijeyamuni Zoysa and Jagath Pushpakumara who contested from the Hambantota district and UPFA candidates Nandimithra Ekanayake and Rohana Kumara Dissanayake, who contested from the Matale district also failed in their bid to be re-elected to parliament.

Among the others who failed in their bid for re-election were former deputy minister of Water Supply and Drainage, Nirupama Rajapaksa who contested from the Hambantota district, former minister Piyasena Gamage who contested from the Galle and former MPs Chamika Buddhadasa, Udith Lokubandara and Dr. Rohana Pushpakumara.

Former ministers W.B. Ekanayake and Tissa Karalliyadda who contested from the Anuradhapura district and former MP C.A. Sooriyarachchi who contested from the Polonnaruwa district were not re-elected either.

Upeksha Swarnamali who contested for the General Elections from the UPFA in Gampaha district, former Deputy Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training Thilanga Sumathipala contested from the UPFA in Colombo district and former State Minister of Children’s Affairs Rosy Senanayake contested from the UNP in Colombo district were among those who were not re-elected at the election. (Kelum Bandara)

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Comments - 32

Sikuru Wednesday, 19 August 2015 02:08 PM

Yeah, Wimal should be kicked out and ppl like RosyS should be in

sss Wednesday, 19 August 2015 05:45 PM

Most of UPFA candidates are who went against MR

RatRace Wednesday, 19 August 2015 04:56 PM

Good result....hope no skewing through National Lists and Pil Maruwa.

ANURUDDHA Wednesday, 19 August 2015 04:52 PM

Not to worry according to Yahapalanya democracy all these people rejected fellows will be in parliment from the National list

Dayawathie Wednesday, 19 August 2015 03:42 PM

The result is good because no one got too much power.I hope at least now there is peace and prosperity in this beautiful island of ours.

nic Wednesday, 19 August 2015 03:34 PM

Was he not a flip flop - UNP to SLFP? You need character

de silva Wednesday, 19 August 2015 03:33 PM

The people who voted for him are the loosers.

de silva Wednesday, 19 August 2015 03:31 PM

You are correct.He should be in the Parliament. .

Upul Wednesday, 19 August 2015 03:21 PM

That is how democracy is and suck it up.

Philip Wednesday, 19 August 2015 03:06 PM

You are right, all the crooks from the UPFA are back in parliament. This show they wanted Ali Baba

Philip Wednesday, 19 August 2015 03:06 PM

You are right, all the crooks from the UPFA are back in parliament. This show they wanted Ali Baba

lal Wednesday, 19 August 2015 02:44 PM

ministers defeated loyal to M3 may be elected to parliament through national list approved by new UPFA Secratary

Sonali Wednesday, 19 August 2015 02:34 PM

Any news about foul mouth Pavithra?

Waco Wednesday, 19 August 2015 02:29 PM

Send Rosy promote Tea in Europe .Like last time she may say " Sorry, I do not drink Tea "

Bala Wednesday, 19 August 2015 02:29 PM

Yes they deserve better and can contribute wisely. What a world when Rosy

Waco Wednesday, 19 August 2015 02:25 PM

Rosey, could not see Down South?

KJ Wednesday, 19 August 2015 11:01 AM

How come WW is in.. we would happy to see him in this listing too..

Mhf Wednesday, 19 August 2015 01:45 PM

What about Rohitha Bogollagama, Felix Perera, Joseph Michael Perera and Hisbullah

Kalukumah Wednesday, 19 August 2015 01:38 PM

His father is a powerful kattadiya plus a mala bera drummer, remember and be careful too my dear!

krishna Wednesday, 19 August 2015 01:36 PM

Weerawansa

Piumi Wednesday, 19 August 2015 01:33 PM

Yes of course Rosi should be in as a senior lady from Colombo to work with Hirunika. I remember Rosi with CB encouraged Hirunika to give the speech when they initially form Yahapalana government after coming from the UPFA.

Nihal Amarasekera Wednesday, 19 August 2015 01:31 PM

Is Weerawansa any better than the mentioned losers.

VOTER Wednesday, 19 August 2015 01:30 PM

ONLY CONCERN IS ROSY SENANAYAKE, SHE CAN DO A LOT FOR CHILDRENS AND WOMENS AFFAIRS-HAPPY THAT THILANGA AND PABA SWARNAMALI OUT,

Jayasingha Wednesday, 19 August 2015 01:15 PM

Thank you voters ! Wjen you see the big rogues who won this is a consolation

Madlin Wednesday, 19 August 2015 12:52 PM

Hope Mahinda S and Rosy S should be considered in the national list. Two decent people who should be in Parliament. via DM Android App

Bippity Boppity Boo Wednesday, 19 August 2015 11:57 AM

Oh! Paba is gone. Now she had a lot of time to study the Sri Lanka constitution. Wije can start a tuition call for all these types of parasites.

Bippity Boppity Boo Wednesday, 19 August 2015 11:55 AM

Oh!, SB is out. That alone is a great victory.

srilankan Wednesday, 19 August 2015 11:21 AM

Good.. !Thanks for the wise voters. But some more names have to be included for this name list.

Labby Wednesday, 19 August 2015 11:19 AM

These are them that abandoned the UNP and joined the MR government for their personal benefits and privileges. Let them now languish at home.... serves them right.

chandra Wednesday, 19 August 2015 11:07 AM

Out of them Mr. Mahinda Samarasinghe should have elected to parliament.

DD Wednesday, 19 August 2015 11:06 AM

This people were ok to some extent. But the others have managed to sneak into parliament yet again. After so much of publicity to vote wisely.

Neil Wednesday, 19 August 2015 11:04 AM

Some of these politicians have lost as a result of them supporting President Maithripala Sirisena after his election as the President of the country.

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