Deepthi Wasalage is a Sri Lankan politician and a member of the National People's Power.[1] A chemistry teacher by profession, Wasalage was elected to the parliament in the 2024 Sri Lankan parliamentary election representing Matale Electoral District.[2][3][4][5]
Deepthi Wasalage දීප්තී වාසලගේ | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Matale District | |
| Assumed office 21 November 2024 | |
| Majority | 47,482 preferential votes |
| Member of Parliament for Matale District | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna |
| Other political affiliations | National People's Power |
| Profession | Teacher |
Background
editWasalage is a graduate from University of Peradeniya.[6] She has worked in several schools as an Advanced Level chemistry teacher for more than four decades.
Electoral history
edit| Election | Constituency | Party | Alliance | Votes | Result | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 parliamentary | Matale District | JVP | NPP | 47,482 | Elected | [7] | |
References
edit- ^ "21 female lawmakers secure place in national political history". sundaytimes.lk. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Newly elected MPs: Matale". sundaytimes.lk. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Twenty one women elected to Parliament". dailymirror.lk. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "List of candidates and preferential votes in Sri Lanka 2024 election". economynext.com. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "The Gazette Extraordinary – No.2410/07 – Friday, November 15, 2024 – Parliamentary Elections Act, No. 1 of 1981" (PDF). Election Commission of Sri Lanka. 15 November 2024. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Highest ever number of Women MPs in Sri Lanka's New Parliament". lankasara.com. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Matale District preferential vote results released". adaderana.lk. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
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