Mon Nov 18 11:09:03 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka’s Ruling Alliance Sweeps Parliamentary Elections in Landslide Victory

**Colombo, Sri Lanka –** President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) alliance achieved a resounding victory in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections, securing a two-thirds majority with 159 out of 225 seats. This marks a dramatic shift in the country’s political landscape, with the NPP rising from just three seats in the previous parliament. The main opposition, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), won only 40 seats, while the formerly dominant Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) was reduced to a mere three.

The victory builds upon Dissanayake’s surprise presidential win in September. Analysts attribute the NPP’s success to a wave of support for Dissanayake, coupled with a historical trend of newly elected presidents gaining parliamentary majorities. The NPP’s outreach extended to ethnic and religious minorities, notably winning 12 out of 28 seats in northern and eastern districts, outperforming regional parties.

JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva described the win as an opportunity to “rewrite Sri Lanka’s history,” promising a focus on development, democracy, and social justice. He highlighted the NPP’s success in Tamil areas as a step towards building a united Sri Lanka. The results signal a decisive rejection of establishment and regional parties, presenting Dissanayake with a strong mandate to deliver on his promises of change.

**(Note: The sections on US elections and other international news have been omitted from this Sri Lanka-focused news article.)**

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