39 candidates submit nominations for upcoming presidential elections in Sri Lanka
epa11549795 Sajith Premadasa (C), leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) waves to the media upon his arrival to file his nomination papers for the upcoming Presidential Election at the Election Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 15 August 2024. The Elections Commission announced a total of 39 candidates, from recognized political parties and independent groups, submitted their nominations for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for 21 September 2024. EPA/CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE
