Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa made a notable appearance at the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) headquarters in Battaramulla.

The occasion was the celebration of the 7th anniversary of the party's founding.

This public gathering marked one of Gotabaya Rajapaksa's rare appearances since his removal from power amidst a wave of public protests.

The pirith ceremony was organized under the oversight of prominent party officials, including Basil Rajapaksa and Sagara Kariyawasam.