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Newsday: 12/07/2022 04:06 GMT : Sri Lanka: Opposition leader ready to run for presidency

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12/07/2022 04:06 GMT : Sri Lanka: Opposition leader ready to run for presidency

Sri Lanka: Opposition leader ready to run for presidency

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Sajith Premadasa has told the BBC he intends to run for president

Sajith Premadasa has told the BBC he intends to run for president, once Gotabaya Rajapaksa steps down

The main opposition leader in Sri Lanka, Sajith Premadasa, has said he intends to run for President, once Gotabaya Rajapaksa steps down.  Mr Rajapaksa is expected to resign this week, following widespread protests amid Sri Lanka's deep economic crisis.

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