Sri Lanka's leftist National People's Party coaltion sweeps to power in parliamentary election
The National People's Power alliance of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake swept to power after a snap parliamentary election in which voters handed the left-leaning alliance a landslide victory.
National People's Power Party wins two-thirds majority in Sri Lanka parliamentary election
The election comes at a decisive time for Sri Lankans, as the island nation is struggling to emerge from its worst economic crisis.
Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power Seizes Historic Victory
Sri Lanka's National People’s Power (NPP), led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has gained a majority in parliament. The NPP won 123 out of 171 declared seats and is on track for an absolute majority.
Sri Lanka president's NPP party wins majority in general polls
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake's party wins majority, boosting his legislative power. Focus shifts to poverty and corruption reforms.
Ruling National People's Power heading for absolute majority in Sri Lanka parliamentary poll
Sri Lanka's ruling National People's Power (NPP) party, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, secured a commanding lead in the parliamentary election. With over 4.4 million votes, the NPP is projected to surpass the 150-seat threshold for an absolute majority in the 225-member assembly.
Sri Lanka President’s NPP single largest party in Jaffna
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National People's Power raked in 41 percent or 9,066 votes in the Jaffna polling division, in significant win, leaving behind Tamil parties in the area.
Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins two-thirds majority in parliament
The party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won a two-thirds majority in parliament, according to official election results, providing a strong mandate for his
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
Sri Lankan president's coalition wins big majority in general 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 and graft in the island nation recovering from a financial meltdown.
Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins majority in parliament
The party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won a majority in parliament, according to official election results Friday, providing a solid mandate for his program for economic revival.
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