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epa04887339 Former Sri Lankan president and United People's Freedom Alliance candidate and campaign organizer Mahinda Rajapaksa makes the victory sign after voting at the 15th parliamentary election at Madamulana in Hambntota, 300 kms south from Colombo, Sri Lanka, 17 August 2015. Sri Lankans vote in elections for the 225 member 15th Parliament. A total of 6151 candidates from 21 registered political parties and 201 independent groups contest 196 district seats. 29 positions will be filled through the National List under the Preferential Voting System. EPA/STR