NPP Sweeps Sri Lanka’s Local Elections, But Vote Share Plummets

NPP Sweeps Sri Lanka’s Local Elections, But Vote Share Plummets

Different issues determine electoral choices in national and local government elections.

Between Mandate & Momentum: Sri Lanka’s Local Polls Signal Hope & Hesitation For The NPP Government - Colombo Telegraph

By Roshan Pussewela – When Sri Lankans went to the polls on 6th May for the long-awaited local authority elections, the atmosphere was markedly different from previous contests. After years of economic upheaval, political mistrust, and a dramatic presidential transition, this election offered more than a routine contest for local power, it served as a national barometer of trust, hope, and frustration. The National People’s Power (NPP), led by P…