Former minister Kanchana Wijesekera has said he has no intention or interest in returning to politics, in a note posted to his social media account on Saturday, reported by Hiru News.
Wijesekera contested the 2024 parliamentary election and was defeated. He said he ended his involvement in politics and all political activity about a month after the election, and published the note to mark two years since that vote.
From part-time work to a full-time role
The professional work he began part-time in the private sector after leaving politics has gradually become a full-time role, he said, describing himself as content with it. It has been 23 months since he began the transition.
Leaving politics gave him more time with his family and more attention to health, fitness, travel and personal development, he said, as well as the chance to study new industries and gain different experiences.
“I have moved on from politics, and I have no intention or interest in returning to political life or political activity,” he wrote. “I am content with the path I have chosen and look forward to embracing what lies ahead.”
He thanked those who gave him opportunities and support during his time in public life, and said he remains proud of the contribution he was able to make.
The note also marked what would have been his late father’s 84th birthday, the first since his death. Wijesekera described the day as one of remembrance, reflection and gratitude.
What the filing does not establish
This is a self-published statement rather than an interview, and no journalist put questions to Wijesekera about it. The filing carries no reaction from any political party.
Hiru describes him only as a former minister and does not name the portfolio he held, the party he contested under, or the district he stood in. It does not name his current employer or sector beyond “the private sector”, and gives no indication of what prompted the note beyond the two anniversaries.
Ada Derana carried its own report on the statement, but the site returns an access-denied page to this desk, and no other reachable verified newsroom had filed on it at the time of writing.