Nandana Padmakumara

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Nandana Padmakumara is a Sri Lankan politician. He was elected to the Sri Lankan Parliament from Kalutara Electoral District as a member of the National People's Power. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Kalutara District preferential vote results released". Sri Lanka Mirror. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  2. "Kalutara Preferential votes announced". Newswire. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  3. "Nalinda Jayatissa tops Kalutara; Rajitha and Vidura out". Daily Mirror. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.