Sri Lanka president’s party wins landslide victory in snap elections
The NPP won 107 seats, receiving almost 62 per cent or 6.8 million votes in Thursday’s election, putting them past the majority mark in the parliament, latest results on the Election Commission of Sri Lanka‘s website showed. A two-third majority appeared within reach of the coalition.
Sri Lankan president's coalition wins majority in snap election
By Uditha Jayasinghe and Sudipto Ganguly COLOMBO (Reuters) -Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's leftist coalition won a thumping victory in a snap general election, gaining power to push through his plans to fight poverty in the island nation recovering from a financial meltdown.
Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president takes large lead in parliamentary vote
The party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken a large lead in early results from the parliamentary elections, in an apparent solid mandate for his program f
Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president is leading in parliamentary elections, results show
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Sri Lankan president's coalition set for victory in snap election
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's coalition, the National People's Power (NPP), was set for victory in a snap general election, results from the Indian Ocean island's poll body showed on Friday.
Sri Lankan president's party has secured a parliamentary majority, official election results show
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan president's party has secured a parliamentary majority, official election results show.
Sri Lanka Votes in Election for Marxist-Leaning President's Agenda
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's promise to hold corrupt officials accountable has fueled his public support.
Sri Lankan Parliamentary elections begin with issues of welfare, economic reforms at stake | WATCH
Sri Lankans are voting in a parliamentary election that is key for the country's new, Marxist-leaning president to consolidate his party's power and follow through on promises of economic recovery.
Sri Lanka election: security tight in key vote
Security is high as Sri Lankans vote for lawmakers after electing a new president:: Colombo, Sri Lanka:: November 14, 2024People queued up at polling booths even before it opened as armed policemen provided security across the country.
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Party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning president wins majority in parliament
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won a ...
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Colombo District final results: NPP secures 14 seats, SJB wins 4
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has released the final results of the Colombo District in the 2024 General Election with ...
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Sri Lankan president's coalition wins majority in general election
Sri Lankans handed Anura Kumara Dissanayake a thumping win in a snap general election, giving its new leftist president ...
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‘Investment scam’ operating out of luxury apartment in Colombo defrauded over Rs. 300 mln
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Sri Lankan Students Celebrate Chinese Culture in Colombo
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NPP surpasses 5 million total votes; 39 seats so far
The National People’s Power (NPP) has surpassed five million votes so far securing a total of 5,000,296 votes in the general election. ..