Sri Lanka’s ruling National People’s Power (NPP) party, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, secured a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections, winning 159 out of 225 seats (approximately 63% of the votes). This marks a dramatic shift in Sri Lankan politics, as the NPP previously held only three seats.
The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya, led by Sajith Premadasa, won 40 seats, while Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi secured 8 seats. The New Democratic Front, aligned with former President Ranil Wickremasinghe, faced a major setback with only 5 seats.
This victory, following the 2022 economic crisis and the ousting of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, is seen as a strong mandate for President Dissanayake’s promises to combat corruption, recover stolen assets, and implement reforms to address poverty and economic challenges. The NPP’s leftist coalition has gained significant support, including from minority communities.
