NPP wins big in Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election

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Colombo, October 26 (Daily Mirror) - The National People’s Party (NPP) has achieved a major victory in the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election held on Saturday (26).

With a strong showing, NPP secured 17,295 votes, the highest number of votes among all parties, and won a total of 15 seats.

Out of 36,305 valid votes cast, the NPP gained a clear majority, while other parties like Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) and the People’s Alliance won fewer seats.

SJB received 7,924 votes and secured 6 seats, while the People’s Alliance received 2,612 votes and won 2 seats.

Further, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), which received 3,597 votes, won 3 seats.

The total voter turnout was 36,825 out of 55,643 registered voters.

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Cj Sunday, 27 October 2024 12:48 AM

29 representatives for 55K people? Such a waste of money.

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D.U.N Bala Sunday, 27 October 2024 02:35 PM

Especially since 18818 did not turn to vote. Is it becos people are fed up or just not interested in these small councils which are top heavy and serve little purpose. 30 members for 36K voters is about one member for 1200 persons. Also out of the total votes cast NPP got 47% votes - creditable but not resounding as some expected.

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Perera Sunday, 27 October 2024 02:09 AM

Pohottuwa reduced to 3. What goes around comes around.

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Nihal S Sunday, 27 October 2024 03:40 AM

SLPP - I am surprised that you still won 3 seats. SLPP led by the most corrupted Rajapakse family must be wiped out from the SLanka political landscape. Rajapakse's robbed our country wealth.

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lion Sunday, 27 October 2024 04:43 AM

This should be increased further in the election due on the 14 of November 2024

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Kirihāmi Sunday, 27 October 2024 04:51 AM

We should all aim to ensure that the NPP secures a two-thirds majority in Parliament. This will allow a strong, people-friendly parliament to strengthen the legal framework and ensure that every citizen is protected by the full force of the law. The goddess of justice should remain truly blind, improving police practices, and other government services and treating everyone equally, regardless of creed, class, or clan.

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Krish Sunday, 27 October 2024 12:31 PM

I would disagree. While NPP definitely needs a majority government, they don't need 2/3 to carry out presented manifesto. They only need 2/3 majority to remove the executive presidency. Which SJB promised they'll support as well.

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Good Balance Sunday, 27 October 2024 05:33 AM

That’s a Good balance of opposition for checking on NPP! Give them the majority too on 14th Nov but need a few educated opposition professionals mainly from SJB to keep an eye on the proposed legislation changes. NPP will be able to manoeuvre the economic and social issues with their team of experts.

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Amila Perera Sunday, 27 October 2024 05:39 AM

Expect the same in up coming genaral election.

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Yohan Sunday, 27 October 2024 06:29 AM

Very poor show by a party that won presidential election. Manage to win only 15 while opposition has 15 as well.lol

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KEEP PRAYING PEOPLE OUR 2ND MIRACLE IS ON ITS WAY. Sunday, 27 October 2024 04:49 PM

YOHAN AS PER USUAL!!! WORK THE MATHS OUT AS GIVEN ABOVE BEFORE MOUTHING OFF. NPP 15 SEATS, SJB 6 SEATS, PEOPLES ALLIANCE 2 SEATS AND SLPP 3 SEATS TOTALS TO 26 SEATS IN TOTAL, CAN SOMEONE TELL ME HOW CJ GOT A TOTAL OF 29 AND YOHAN A TOTAL OF 30 SEATS?. CJ NEEDS TO REALISE ONLY 36,825 REGISTERED VOTERS AND YOHAN, YOU NEED TO ACCEPT THE FACT THAT ANURA/NPP AND THEIR ADVISORS AND LEGAL TEAMS WILL BE GOVERNING THE COUNTRY AND NOT THE CORRUPTED LOT WHO WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR DRAINING THE COUNTRY AND BRINGING IT DOWN TO ITS KNEES, BUT INCLUDES ALL THEIR STOOGES WHO COVERED UP ALL THE CORRUPTION AND GOT THEIR NESTS FEATHERED TOO INCLUDING SOME IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR/DEPTS.

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H B Manamperi Sunday, 27 October 2024 08:48 PM

In Sri Lanka, voters' preferences depend on factors like caste, image, personal gains, and even past grudges. Perhaps Alpitiya results cannot be taken to extrapolate onto islandwide results. Further, we cannot expect the NPP to do miracles and correct the damages done during past decades. Let's try new medicine in new bottles. Nowadays we see malpractices/power abuse in so-called super democracies like the USA, UK, etc. One improvement seen so far is placing the right people in the right positions.

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Man Sunday, 27 October 2024 06:33 AM

But, Anura yelled that he would blast the rice mafia in 24 hours. He now knelt before Dudley. Talks only, no action. Just compare with the 100 day programme of the Yahapalan (Good) governance with no parliament power. Heading for Gota part II. A disastour, indeed.

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B. Perera Sunday, 27 October 2024 05:46 PM

Even if AKD produced gold our of thin air, there will always be some who will say 'no this is not gold. These are the 'untouchables' that our society must get rid of !

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Man Monday, 28 October 2024 07:10 AM

What gold, IF he produced? Talks only. Nothing else.

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PATIENCE WILL BE REWARDED Sunday, 27 October 2024 05:50 PM

MAN OH MAN, DID HE GIVE A DAY DATE MONTH AND TIME??. ROME WAS NEVER BUILT IN A DAY, WAIT TO SEE THE OUTCOME INSTEAD OF YOU " YELLING OUT". HE IS AS HUMAN AS WE ALL ARE STAY THE COURSE!!.

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Man Monday, 28 October 2024 07:18 AM

He didn't give a date. But required only 24 hours. He wanted to reduce diesel to Rs. 150/= after removing so called commissions along with the prices of other essential items. He wanted to change the IMF agreement to suit the country. But, gleefully accepted it with selfies with them while keeping the tax burden on the public and many more lies.

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[email protected] Sunday, 27 October 2024 07:07 AM

It will be a landslide victory again to NPP on 14th November from Parliamentary election as well.

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Big ?? Sunday, 27 October 2024 07:33 AM

Registered voters 55,643 JVP 17295 Votes - 31.08% Wins big ???

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Rogue Sunday, 27 October 2024 03:07 PM

Only 36,825 voted, so nearly 47%, Yes it is a big win!

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PRESIDENT ANURA/NPP, JVP ARE THEIR SUPPORTERS AND THE MAJORITY OF US ALREADY KNOW THAT. Sunday, 27 October 2024 06:02 PM

BIG, CUT THE JVP THEY ARE A SUPPORTING PARTY OF ANURA/NPP. GET YOUR FACTS CORRECT. YOUR INTENTION IN CONFUSING THE VOTERS IS NOT HAPPENING, VOTERS HAVE MADE UP THEIR MIND. SAD TO SEE THE PEOPLES ALLIANCE ONLY GOT 2 SEATS. IF IT TAKES THE NPP AND JVP TOGETHER TO WIPE OUT CORRUPTION AND GIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE MAJORITY WHO HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING AND SUFFERING LIKE NO OTHER TIME IN OUR HISTORY, SO BE IT. THE POEPLE ARE PREPARED TO TAKE A RISK RATHER THAN GET STUCK WITH CORRUPTION IN GOVT AND PUBLIC SECTOR.

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Jude Sunday, 27 October 2024 07:38 AM

Clear indication next month the history gonna repeat like in 1977 the famous landslide victory with 6/5 power!!

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Jude Sunday, 27 October 2024 07:45 AM

The NPP tsunami unavoidable on the November 14th!!!

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Fact Sunday, 27 October 2024 07:47 AM

Cannot say it's big. Still less than 50 pct of the valid votes, despite the popular moves. Just an analysis.

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Voter Sunday, 27 October 2024 07:57 AM

Go NPP! Can't believe 3,597 foolish people voted for SLPP.

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Jayampathi Sunday, 27 October 2024 08:05 AM

Residential election AKD got 49.3% of vote from Bentota Elpitiya electorate . But the NPP % less in this time. Is this mean in the general election NPP will not able to get clear majority.

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53% are corrupt Sunday, 27 October 2024 05:29 PM

Thanks for the comparison of both elections. It give a clear indication. Before the presidential election people didn't know what AKD would do if he becomes the president. Now having seen what AKD is upto people are voting against NPP (AKD). Is it surprising??? Not for me. Because, the country as a whole has embraced corruption. Corruption had become a way of life; a culture; now a part of heritage. Corruption has infested in the SL society from top to bottom. After having seen AKD vigorously going after corruption, those who voted for AKD in the presidential election are now voting for opposition parties. They know if NPP comes to power all of them will be in for trouble. What is alarming

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Man Monday, 28 October 2024 07:56 AM

See how keen NPP to relieve the downtrodden, starving people of about 7 M after making Sri Lanka possible, etc. They are keen to have more power to make sure that Sri Lanka is a Marxist country like North Korea as it is their priority rather than disbanding executive presidency as per the NPP representative mentioned on the media. Opposition won't oppose good things, at any cost. SL heading for disaster unlike the 100 day programme that he praised. I solely based on the facts of that NPP representative what he told. Nothing hypothetical. So the NPP will behave well to be acceptable to the public till the General Election. They are keen to have more power to make sure that Sri Lanka is a Marxist country as it is their priority rather than disbanding executive presidency as per the NPP representative mentioned on the media. SL heading for disaster unlike the 100-day programme that he praised.

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Gayan Sunday, 27 October 2024 08:48 AM

Big? 15 seàts each for govt and opposition.

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PEOPLE KEEP PRAYING 2ND MIRACLE IS COMING OUR WAY. Sunday, 27 October 2024 06:09 PM

GAYAN, 15 SEATS FOR NPP, 6 FOR SJB (OPPOSITION AND 3 FOR SLPP AND 2 FOR THE PEOPLES ALLIANCE, LOOKS LIKE THAT GAS CYLINDER IS GOING TO BLOW UP BEFORE THE GENERAL ELECTION

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Soori Maripalan Sunday, 27 October 2024 09:20 AM

Well done AKD and the team! Keep doing good work with examples as soon as possible! In the general election NPP will get at least 190 seats to fulfill their promises - abolish presidency, cut pensions and other benefits for MPs, no more houses or cars. No other country in the developed world will allow such Pin benefits while people are suffering! SL politicians must be ashamed!

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Hassansa Sunday, 27 October 2024 09:45 AM

Jayawewa AKD and NPP ❤️❤️❤️

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Daily Mirror Humbug Sunday, 27 October 2024 10:03 AM

HA ha to say major victory wins big Fools of NPP will only say. Reality is less than 50% of total polled and with opponents getting 15 seats same as NPP. A balance in power @ PS

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Thomas Fernando Sunday, 27 October 2024 10:23 AM

This is clear indicator of the results to be expected from the forthcoming General Election, according to a learned political analyst

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53% corrupt Sunday, 27 October 2024 05:31 PM

Before the presidential election people didn't know what AKD would do if he becomes the president. Now having seen what AKD is upto people are voting against NPP (AKD). Is it surprising??? Not for me. Because, the country as a whole has embraced corruption. Corruption had become a way of life; a culture; now a part of heritage. Corruption has infested in the SL society from top to bottom. After having seen AKD vigorously going after corruption, those who voted for AKD in the presidential election are now voting for opposition parties. They know if NPP comes to power all of them will be in for trouble. What is alarming

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jude Sunday, 27 October 2024 10:33 AM

Country ran fine without provincial councils for 2 years. Why dont NPP talk bout getting rid of provincial councils to save money?

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Eddy Sunday, 27 October 2024 11:38 AM

Not a big, unprecedented win. Percentage wise NPP has gone down, compare to the last presidential election. The opposition total is higher than the NPP total.

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53% corrupt Sunday, 27 October 2024 05:32 PM

Before the presidential election people didn't know what AKD would do if he becomes the president. Now having seen what AKD is upto people are voting against NPP (AKD). Is it surprising??? Not for me. Because, the country as a whole has embraced corruption. Corruption had become a way of life; a culture; now a part of heritage. Corruption has infested in the SL society from top to bottom. After having seen AKD vigorously going after corruption, those who voted for AKD in the presidential election are now voting for opposition parties. They know if NPP comes to power all of them will be in for trouble. What is alarming

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SOME NEED TO GO BACK UP AND READ THE ARTICLIE THERE ARE 26 AND NOT 3 SEATS ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE ARTICLE. Sunday, 27 October 2024 06:15 PM

ANURA/NPP 15 SEATS. SAJITH/SJB 6, SLPP 3 SEATS AND PEOPLES ALLIANCE 2 SEATS SO THERE IS NO 50/50 THERE!!. ANURA/NNP'S OPPOSITION WILL DEFINITELY BE SAJITH/SJB

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L Jaya Sunday, 27 October 2024 12:37 PM

Although this news headline shows a big will for NPP, it is not 50:50 only not a landslide victory. I believe JVP had done positive campaign to show the strength and the tread compared to others.

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Upali R Sunday, 27 October 2024 01:01 PM

NPP got 15 members out of 30, just managed 50% But needs 16 for majority. Who gonna support to pass bills? there will be some parties. This propotion will diminish in island wide polls next month. Country gonna rule by a govt. composed of several parties in parliament for sure.

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Voter Galle Sunday, 27 October 2024 01:43 PM

NPP secured 17,295 votes, Out of 36,305 valid votes cast, ALMOST 48%. Other voters are absent approximately 20,000 Watched and 14 th of November NPP ONLY

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Cheers Sunday, 27 October 2024 01:50 PM

But don't worry general election they will be less than 100 as people are seeing npp bullshit and lies

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Tissa Fernando Sunday, 27 October 2024 04:52 PM

NPP only is a North Korea mentality. If given such power they would destroy the country.

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Tonics Sunday, 27 October 2024 02:49 PM

If NPP wait and waste valuable time, without taking action to ease heavy burdens on peoples shoulders, they will not get the majority in legislature. NPP having more powerfull executive powers, wastes time and worry only about parliamentry powers, like a batter who only occupy the crease without scoring in 50:50 match. Why cant NPP send rice and egg mafias over the rope? are they their friends to delay it? NPP loose more swing votes if they rely only on public sector votes. That is the message from Elpitiya where in 1971 April JVP took hold of Govt. stores in this town and freely distributed rice and flour to the people.

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Yohan Sunday, 27 October 2024 04:21 PM

As long as kappam wasantha exists you will not be able to eradicate it. NPP will not even get 100 seats in parliament. Most probably opposition parties will form a coalition government.

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Hudson Monday, 28 October 2024 11:08 AM

there is a good possibility. NPP is over confident calling everyone 'hora'. so no one will support them. there is a good possibility all the opposition including Tamil Muslim parties may rally around with SJB to form a government.

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Man Monday, 28 October 2024 07:57 AM

See how keen NPP to relieve the downtrodden, starving people of about 7 M after making Sri Lanka possible, etc. They are keen to have more power to make sure that Sri Lanka is a Marxist country like North Korea as it is their priority rather than disbanding executive presidency as per the NPP representative mentioned on the media. Opposition won't oppose good things, at any cost. SL heading for disaster unlike the 100 day programme that he praised. I solely based on the facts of that NPP representative what he told. Nothing hypothetical. So the NPP will behave well to be acceptable to the public till the General Election. They are keen to have more power to make sure that Sri Lanka is a Marxist country as it is their priority rather than disbanding executive presidency as per the NPP representative mentioned on the media. SL heading for disaster unlike the 100-day programme that he praised.

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