evidence: Dilith Jayaweera, leader of the Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) made a notable debut in the 2024 Presidential election, securing sixth place in the national race. Contesting under Sri Lanka Communist Party (SLCP), Jayaweera garnered a total of 122,396 votes across the country. [...] His campaign appears to have struck a chord with the voting public, and as a political newcomer, Jayaweera’s performance was seen as a significant achievement, marking him as a rising figure in the country’s political landscape.