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 Lankan Leader’s Leftist Coalition Wins Elections
The National People’s Power won a parliamentary election that will allow the country’s new president to unroll his reform agenda, including broader welfare assistance.
Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president is leading in parliamentary elections, results show
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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 won a majority in parliament, according to official election results, providing a solid mandate for his program for economic revival.
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake’s JVP/NPP wins a landslide victory in parliamentary elections
The working class will rapidly come into conflict with the JVP/NPP government, which while posturing as anti-establishment, is a right-wing communalist party committed to imposing IMF austerity.
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 Lanka's Parliamentary Elections: A New Era for Dissanayake's NPP
Sri Lanka's first parliamentary elections since its 2022 economic crisis occurred, posing a major test for the ruling National People's Power (NPP) led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Despite the anticipated lower voter turnout of 65%,
Sri Lanka: Dissanayake's Coalition Achieves Parliamentary Majority to Propel Recovery Efforts
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's coalition has achieved a significant victory in the recent parliamentary elections, securing 159 out of 225 seats. This substantial majority provides Dissanayake with a robust mandate to implement his proposed economic reforms aimed at steering the nation out of its financial crisis.
Party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning president wins two-thirds majority in Parliament
Sri Lanka’s economic upheaval led to a political crisis that forced then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign in 2022.
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Sri Lanka parliamentary elections 2024: What’s at stake?
Here is why the upcoming parliamentary election is so significant for newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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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.
Why Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election today matters for its future
In the past four years, the share of people living below the poverty line in Sri Lanka has risen to 25.9 per cent. The World ...
Sri Lanka election: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeks increased parliamentary strength
Sri Lanka began counting votes cast on Thursday in a snap general election that will decide if the Indian Ocean island nation ...
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Triumphant Victory: Sri Lanka's NPP Dominates Parliamentary Elections
Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake achieved a historic two-thirds majority in the ...