The Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has unanimously approved a proposal put forward by General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara and Sujeewa Senasinghe, officially naming Sajith Premadasa as the party's next presidential candidate.

The decision was made during a crucial meeting held at the party headquarters.

The announcement comes as no surprise to political observers, as Sajith Premadasa has long been considered a prominent figure within the SJB and has consistently shown strong leadership qualities.

With this unanimous approval, Premadasa is now set to lead the party's campaign for the upcoming presidential elections.