NPP Achieves Historic Victory in Sri Lanka Elections

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his National People's Power (NPP) coalition have achieved a historic landslide victory in the recent general elections, securing a two-thirds majority in parliament. This unprecedented win for a single party under the Proportional Representation system marks a significant shift in the country's political landscape, previously dominated by longstanding family parties like the Rajapaksas. Dissanayake, a Marxist-leaning leader, campaigned on an anti-corruption platform and aimed to address the economic inequalities exacerbated by the financial crisis, which resonated with the electorate. The NPP's victory is seen as a repudiation of the establishment parties blamed for the economic crisis, with Dissanayake promising to pursue policies to alleviate poverty and fight graft. The election results showcased broad support, including in minority regions, and indicated a change in political culture initiated by Dissanayake's earlier presidential win in September. The electoral success provides Dissanayake with a robust mandate to implement his policy agenda aimed at economic recovery and social justice.