Namal Rajapaksa, presidential candidate for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP),has urged a shift away from traditional governance methods. At a public rally in Kadawatha, he highlighted the need for modernization and improvements in the current systems.

"We are committed to addressing the needs of the people with practical solutions," he said. "It's time to move beyond outdated practices and embrace change." He highlighted the SLPP's focus on policy-driven politics and actionable reforms rather than mere promises.