Sri Lanka President’s NPP secures parliamentary majority

PTI Updated - November 15, 2024 at 11:18 AM.

Announced by the elections commission, the NPP won 113 out of 225 seats, translating to 6.8 million votes, or 61% of the total votes counted

Sri Lanka’s President and National People’s Power (NPP) party leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake | Photo Credit: Thilina Kaluthotage

Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake secured a majority in parliament on Thursday, according to official results announced by the elections commission.

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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 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.

Published on November 15, 2024 05:44