Actor-politician Ranjan Ramanayake is contesting from the United Democratic Voice (UDV) that has been bought by Lyca Mobile owner Subaskaran Allirajah.
As per registration documents with the Election Commission, neither Ramanayake, ex-cricketer T.M. Dilshan nor Vadivel Suresh are named as party office-bearers.
UDV is presently accepting persons who are popular or have a political background.
Another of them is the daughter of former minister P. Chandrasekaran.
Speaking to the media on 09 October, Ramanayake announced his candidacy from the party.
He introduced Dilshan as their national organizer.
Suresh too, was in attendance.
(Source: anidda.lk)