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GOTA WILL NOT CONTEST IN THE GENERAL ELECTION
It is reported that the former defence secretary Gotabaya
Rajapaksa has decided not to contest for the forthcoming general elections. He has stated that this decision was especially taken as few members of the Rajapaksa family are contesting for the general elections and as it is not a must to be a parliamentarian to serve the public.
All the required documents to cancel the American dual residence-ship have already been handed over to the embassy authorities by Gotabhaya Rajapaksa is reported.