Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Under the provisions of the newly enacted "Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Act," former presidents are now required to return the official residences previously allocated to them.

Former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa, Maithripala Sirisena, and Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga are currently residing in official residences. However, as per the law passed yesterday (10), they are no longer entitled to this privilege.

Accordingly, reports indicate that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to vacate his official residence today (11).

A spokesperson for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) stated that he is set to return to his private residence at the Carlton House in Hambantota.

Furthermore, political...