Sri Lankan president’s party continues winning streak in local election

Sri Lankan president’s party continues winning streak in local election

National People’s Power emerges as largest party in local councils across Sri Lanka, facing challenges in forming administrations.

NPP Wins LG Elections with a Reduced Majority and failed in North & East • Sri Lanka Brief

Image from Ada Derana. The National People’s Power (NPP) has emerged as the clear winner in Sri Lanka’s 2025 Local Government Elections, securing  4,503,930 votes (43.26%) and 3,927 seats nationwide. The party now leads in 266 local councils, including 23 Municipal Councils, 26 Urban Councils, and 217 Pradeshiya Sabhas. However, the NPP’s vote share has declined from 62% in the November 2024 General Elections to 43% in the 2025 Local Government …

NPP dominates Sri Lanka LG polls

The results of the local government election in Sri Lanka have now been fully released. Accordingly, the National People’s Power (NPP) has secured 4,503,930 votes (43.26%) and won 3,927 member seats. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has obtained 2,258,480 votes (21.69%) and won 1,767 member seats. The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has received 954,517 votes (9.17%) and secured 742 member seats. The post NPP dominates Sri Lanka LG polls appe…