Ada Derana

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The Parliament of Sri Lanka has informed the Election Commission in writing that a parliamentary seat has fallen vacant following the demise of National People’s Power (NPP) Kegalle District MP Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, the Communications Department of Parliament said. Acting Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission about the vacancy, in terms of the provisions of Article 66(a) of the Constitution with effect from 6 April 2025. The notification has been made in terms of Section 64(1) of the Parliamentary Elections Act, No. 1 of 1981, as amended by the Elections (Special Provisions) Act, No. 35 of 1988. NPP Kegalle District MP Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera passed away yesterday (6) due to a sudden heart attack. He passed away at the age of 38 while receiving treatment at the Karawanella Hospital.

Ada Derana

Highly Factual

National People’s Power (NPP) Kegalle District MP Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera has reportedly passed away at the age of 38. He has passed away at the Karawanella Hospital due to a sudden heart attack today (06).

Daily Mirror

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Parliament has officially informed the Election Commission that a Parliamentary seat has fallen vacant with the demise of NPP Kegalle District MP Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera who passed away yesterday. The Parliament Media Unit said this was done as per Clause 66 (A) of the Constitution. The Returning Officer will send in the name of the person who is next in line on the NPP's Kegalle District list. The new MP will be sworn in once his or her name is gazetted.

Daily Mirror

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Colombo, April 6 (Daily Mirror) - National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) Kosala Nuwan has passed away at the age of 38 after suffering a heart attack, hospital sources said.