UNP leads in Colombo area

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Although the governing UPFA was able to win a few electorates in Colombo District, the main opposition UNP secured key electorates in the Colombo area, while the DPF, DP and the JVP also increased their vote base in the Western province.

The UPFA recorded the majority votes in the Dehiwala, Ratmalana, Kolonnawa, Kotte, Homagama, Kaduwela, Awissawella, Maharagama, Moratuwa and Kesbewa polling divisions according to official results released, while the UNP won the Borella, Colombo West, Colombo East, Colombo Central and Colombo North polling divisions.

The DPF was able to clinch the second highest votes in the Colombo West and Colombo North polling divisions.

Comments - 34

max Sunday, 30 March 2014 12:17 PM

u n p now realy need something new,its not mean sajith can,he cant.need a new plan with man like ravi to win next election.

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Punny Pellow Sunday, 30 March 2014 07:56 AM

[quote name="M.O.A.Careem"]can one hide an elephant in a tiny hole?[/quote]
Even a big hole can be completely covered by an elephant!!

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Ammaa Sunday, 30 March 2014 08:19 AM

What is government, who is incharge?

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Voter Sunday, 30 March 2014 01:58 PM

The results prove that there is no party that is invincible. Invincibility is only a myth. Genuine and democratic changes are needed in the GOP to bring those disillusioned party members who did not cast their votes. It is high time born losers are packed home to provide an alternative to the coalition. Until this becomes a reality we can say adios to the aspirations of the majority of Sri Lankans who want a change for the betterment of the society. via DM iPad app

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One Sunday, 30 March 2014 03:23 PM

good to see our General and Mano Ganeshan getting into action. Complete turn arround via DM Android App

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Jamalji Sunday, 30 March 2014 10:15 AM

Congrats. UNP, being single handedly fared very well. If UNP formed an alliance in future, it could sweep elections

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Ammaa Sunday, 30 March 2014 10:19 AM

Can change this government, Next government must be good coz all will b good

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Calistus Jayatilleke Sunday, 30 March 2014 11:09 AM

Ominous signs that the CHANGE when it comes, will come from the intelligent, educated people from Colombo.

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Wijesinghe Sunday, 30 March 2014 11:24 AM

Compared to other cities you get highest number of educated people in Colombo.

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Regi Sunday, 30 March 2014 07:55 AM

Colombo, especially Central Colombo is still the stronghold of UNP

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Gonpa Sunday, 30 March 2014 06:20 PM

Wait to see the polls analysis by the likes of Wansa, P. Lee, Susil, Seeniboley, Gama. They will twist and turn to claim that it was the greatest victory ever given to Lokka by the electorate. via DM iPad app

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Liberal One Sunday, 30 March 2014 01:20 PM

[quote name="Wijesinghe"]Compared to other cities you get highest number of educated people in Colombo.[/quote]

In the slums? Because likes of Maharagama, Kaduwela were won handsomely by the government.

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Anthony Sunday, 30 March 2014 02:12 PM

[quote name="Wijesinghe"]Compared to other cities you get highest number of educated people in Colombo.[/quote]

It is not any education level. It is the ethnicity. Look at the demographic factor of those areas.
Kotte, Kaduwela, Maharagama, Kesbewa, Dehiwala, Ratmalana are education level higher areas in the district.

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james Sunday, 30 March 2014 02:28 PM

[quote name="Liberal One"][quote name="Wijesinghe"]Compared to other cities you get highest number of educated people in Colombo.[/quote]

In the slums? Because likes of Maharagama, Kaduwela were won handsomely by the government.[/quote]

Colombo slums are a minority but they also have educated people compared to out colombo. they remain slums because of cost of living and housing and being caught in a vicious cycle.
Maharagama, Kaduwela is not exactly Colombo population is it. is is a large village close to colombo. has a very minority of educated people. walk the streets and you will meet nine out of ten people with lower level of education than metro colombo. sad but reality

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Dulan Monday, 31 March 2014 03:42 AM

Areas where the most educated live like Colombo and Jaffana never vote for the government .But they also do not have much of an alternative!

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Val polkitcha Monday, 31 March 2014 10:52 AM

The educated lot voted for one party and the Modayas voted for the other party. Ohoma yang. Ohoma yang !!!

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sam Monday, 31 March 2014 09:51 AM

what educated votes ,pro- LTTE activists and supporters voted for UNP

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ramesh Sunday, 30 March 2014 06:57 AM

those who went to Geneva in support of diaspora have come back. such results are expected with no supprised

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Jagath Leanage Sunday, 30 March 2014 06:02 AM

People have done a change. Hats off to them.

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ANTON Sunday, 30 March 2014 06:09 AM

PEOPLE OF COLOMBO STILL ADMIRE RANASINGHE PREMADASA. THEY HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN HIM.

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Senerath K Sunday, 30 March 2014 06:12 AM

Civilized people (Colombo & Galle) have voted finally. According GL pappa's theory Regime is great danger.

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mervin Balley Sunday, 30 March 2014 06:22 AM

Even down fall or Up fall, The pre-planned as done for the victory considering genva and this will never ever end in past ,current and up-coming election as well

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Para Sunday, 30 March 2014 06:27 AM

Just because few people in Colombo voted against the PA, its not going to crumble and there is no change....its the normal voting pattern other than the communal card being played by Mano Ganesan led DPF has got them more votes this time....a dangerous trend...
People have voted for the PA in a landslide in all other areas.

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SK Sunday, 30 March 2014 06:39 AM

Great to see DPF Mano Ganesan's party has increased their votes in Colombo area. Colombo Tamil peoples voted very wisely. Good move by them... :)

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DOTS Sunday, 30 March 2014 06:40 AM

Wanthamulla / Borelle to UNP , it shows who is really backing the Drug dealers ?

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SAM_SPARROW Sunday, 30 March 2014 06:50 AM

Congratz DPF.

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Jagath Leanage Sunday, 30 March 2014 05:50 AM

Down fall of PA?

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M.O.A.Careem Sunday, 30 March 2014 07:10 AM

without any support....so much?

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Jayasekara Sunday, 30 March 2014 07:12 AM

In general UPFA as lost more than 10% from last elections good trend so in decisive election government can be changed

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Realistic Sunday, 30 March 2014 07:17 AM

[quote name="DOTS"]Wanthamulla / Borelle to UNP , it shows who is really backing the Drug dealers ?[/quote]

errr...Kolonnawa is the drug paradise and the government won it...lol..the jokes on you mate

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andy Sunday, 30 March 2014 07:18 AM

wise people has voted wisely.

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ASD Sunday, 30 March 2014 07:23 AM

Congratulation Mr. Mano Ganesan.

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M.O.A.Careem Sunday, 30 March 2014 07:23 AM

can one hide an elephant in a tiny hole?

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ASD Sunday, 30 March 2014 07:26 AM

Every vote is given based on RACE! Even the parties divided people based on RACE. Worst politics.

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