Colombo, Sep 24
National People's Power (NPP) MP Harini Amarasuriya took the oath of office as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, becoming the 16th individual to hold the position.
Amarasuriya, a renowned academic, rights activist, and university lecturer is recognised for her contributions to education and social justice.
Her appointment marks a significant moment in Sri Lankan politics, as she becomes the third woman to assume the role of Prime Minister, following in the footsteps of Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
Following a meeting with new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Indian High Commissioner also met Amarasuriya in Colombo on Monday and congratulated her on the party's victory in the presidential elections.
"HC Santosh Jha met NPP MP Hon. Harini Amarasuriya and congratulated her on the victory of Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the Presidential Elections. He also briefed her on the ongoing India-Sri Lanka bilateral initiatives," HC said in a post on X.
Earlier in the day, NPP MP Vijitha Herath confirmed that a new Cabinet of Ministers is set to be sworn in on Tuesday, according to local media reports.
He further noted that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for a discussion following the Cabinet's swearing-in to address the potential dissolution of Parliament, as reported.
Local media reports also indicate that an interim Cabinet comprising four ministers will also be appointed on Tuesday.