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Mahindavansha Jayasinghe, commonly known as Mahinda Jayasinghe, is a Sri Lankan educator, unionist and politician. A member of the National People's Power, he was elected to the parliament in the 2024 Sri Lankan parliamentary election representing Gampaha Electoral District. [1] [2]

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  1. "Parliamentary General Election 2024". Adaderana. 16 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  2. "Gampaha District preference votes results: Vijitha breaks Harini's record". Newswire. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.