Sri Lanka's President Secures Parliamentary Majority in Landslide Victory

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National People's Power (NPP) coalition is poised for a significant victory in the snap parliamentary elections, having secured 97 seats and over 60% of the vote so far. The coalition needs 113 seats for a majority in the 225-member parliament to implement its anti-corruption and stability-restoration agenda following the country's severe economic crisis. The election marks a potential turning point, with many former MPs, including those from the Rajapaksa dynasty, not seeking re-election. The NPP's success is partly attributed to voter disillusionment with traditional political figures and a fragmented opposition.