


Sri Lanka's New Government Achieves Landslide Victory in Parliamentary Elections
Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National People's Power Party secures a significant majority in Sri Lanka's parliament following recent elections, paving the way for economic reforms.
Overview
Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National People's Power Party (NPP) has achieved a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections, obtaining 137 out of 225 seats. This election marks a significant shift in the country's political landscape, especially with NPP's unexpected triumph in traditionally Tamil strongholds such as Jaffna. Dissanayake's administration, formed after promising economic revival and anti-corruption measures, seeks to address the lingering challenges from the nation's worst economic crisis. Voter turnout was approximately 65 percent, and the election is viewed as a pivotal moment for Sri Lanka.
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