Colombo: The vote counting for the Sri Lanka Elections 2024 is underway and as per the latest local reports, President Dissanayake’s ruling party National People’s Power (NPP) has secured a majority and has registered a landslide win. The party will come to power for the second time.
Sri Lanka Elections 2024: President’s NPP Secures Majority
Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Thursday secured a majority in parliament, according to official results announced by the elections commission.
The NPP contesting under the Malimawa (compass) symbol secured 113 seats in the 225 member assembly, data released by the elections commissions website showed.
The NPP has received 6.8 million or 61 per cent of the votes counted, taking a commanding lead over its rivals. The party is on track to get a two thirds majority.
Sri Lanka Elections Vote Counting: Where Does Opposition Stand?
The main opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), and the National Democratic Front (NDF), backed by former president Ranil Wickremesinghe, have been decimated to 18 and under 5 per cent respectively. The SJB has won 8 seats while the NDP has bagged a solitary seat.
The Rajapaksa family’s Sri Lanka People’s Front (SLPP) despite being placed fourth in terms of votes has garnered 2 seats. Analysts say the NPP experienced a greater swing in comparison with the September presidential election. They are likely to cross the 150 seats mark or the absolute majority in the 225-member assembly.
(Inputs from PTI)
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