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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.
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 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’.
‘Self-Avowed Marxist’: Who Is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka’s New President?
Left-leaning coalition, the National People's Power (NPP) of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, achieved a sweeping victory.
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,
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake’s NPP coalition sweeps parliamentary election, makes history in Jaffna
The NPP coalition secured 159 out of the 225 seats in the parliament. Sri Lanka's Samagi Jana Balawegaya headed by Sajith Premadasa came second with 40 seats
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
Meet Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka's New President
Anura Kumara Dissanayake was born on November 24, 1968, in Thambuththegama, Sri Lanka, into a working-class family. His father was a labourer, and his mother a housewife. Mr Dissanayake was involved in the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party during his school years and was the first student from the college chosen for admission into the university.
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.
Sri Lanka president gets resounding mandate to drive forward recovery
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's sweeping coalition election win this week underlined widening support for his leftist policies, but he faces the test of steering the nation's recovery from a financial crisis with an inexperienced set of lawmakers.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Sri Lanka parliamentary election concludes, first result expected after midnight
It is a first major test for the ruling National People's Power (NPP) party, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake ...
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 ...