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Sri Lanka sees landslide win for Dissanayake’s leftist coalition
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, whose coalition took at least 159 seats in the 225-member assembly, said thanks ‘to all who voted for a renaissance’.
Marxist-Leaning Party Wins Two-Thirds Majority in Sri Lanka's Parliament
Sri Lanka defaulted on $50 billion in external debt in 2022, pushing the populace towards an alternative candidate.
Sri Lanka’s Elections Pay Off for Dissanayake
After parliamentary elections, Sri Lanka’s new president now has a commanding majority to pass his reform agenda.
Landslide victory: Dissanayake's NPP secures two-thirds majority in Sri Lanka polls
Colombo: Sri Lanka's National People's Power (NPP) led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake won a resounding victory in Friday's parliamentary elections, securing a two-thirds majority and dominating the Jaffna electoral district,
Sri Lanka's Leftist Coalition Wins 2024 Snap Election: Dissanayake Secures Parliamentary Majority
In a stunning political shift, Sri Lanka's leftist ruling coalition, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has secured a landslide victory in the 2024 snap parliamentary elections. With partial results showing Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) on track for a commanding majority,
Explained: Anura Dissanayake's NPP wins snap elections in Sri Lanka – A turning point for the island nation?
Anura Dissanayake's NPP coalition has won a decisive victory in Sri Lanka's snap elections, marking a significant shift in the island nation's political landscape. With promises to combat corruption and alleviate poverty,
Sri Lanka parliament polls: Clear shift in Lankan politics as Dissanayake's NPP coalition wins 159 seats
The JVP-NPP combine sweeps the Rajapaksa stronghold in the south, and the Tamil hardline areas in the north and reduces the traditional parties to a mere single-digit number in the parliament
Marxist-Leaning Dissanayake’s NPP Secures Landslide Victory In Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary Elections
In a major political shift, Anura Kumar Dissanayake’s left-leaning National People’s Power (NPP) party has won a landslide victory in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections.
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 Anura Kumara Dissanayake wins majority in parliament
According to the Election Commission results, Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power Party has won at least 123 of the 225 seats in Parliament.
Voting Ends in Sri Lanka's Parliamentary Election That's Key for Its New Marxist-Leaning President
Sri Lankans have voted in a parliamentary election that's key for their new, Marxist-leaning president to consolidate his party’s power and follow through on promises of economic recovery
Sri Lanka's new Marxist leader wins huge majority
The left-leaning coalition of newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake won 159 of the legislature's 225 ...
Sri Lanka Marks Historic Shift As Anura Kumara Dissanayake-Led Leftist Coalition Secures Landslide Victory 10 Points
Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake led the National People's Power coalition to a landslide victory on Friday as Sri ...