Colombo, Nov 20 (PTI) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa today declared snap presidential poll to seek a record third term.
His proclamation to seek re-election was issued this afternoon at an auspicious hour, presidential officials said.
A message on the Rajapaksa's twitter account said he signed the proclamation declaring his intention to hold a presidential election seeking another term.
Rajapaksa became eligible to call an election yesterday after completing the mandatory four years in his second term.
His proclamation to seek re-election was issued this afternoon at an auspicious hour, presidential officials said.
A message on the Rajapaksa's twitter account said he signed the proclamation declaring his intention to hold a presidential election seeking another term.
Rajapaksa became eligible to call an election yesterday after completing the mandatory four years in his second term.
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