SC dismisses FR petition seeking to invalidate Rohitha Abeygunawardena’s MP seat

SC dismisses FR petition seeking to invalidate Rohitha Abeygunawardena’s MP seat

September 30, 2025   01:37 pm

The Supreme Court today (30) dismissed a Fundamental Rights petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, which sought a ruling to invalidate the election of former Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena as a Member of Parliament for the Kalutara District at the last General Election.

The Supreme Court issued the order after considering the submissions presented by both parties, said Ada Derana reporter.

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