Harini records highest preferential votes, surpassing MR’s 2020 tally

Harini Amarasuriya of the National People’s Power (NPP) set a new record by securing the highest preferential votes in Colombo in the 2024 General Elections, with 655,289 votes.

Rohitha in, Mahindananda out

New Democratic Front (NDF) Kalutara District candidate Rohitha Abeygunawardena also known as ‘Raththaran’ had managed to secure his seat through the 2024 General Elections, whereas Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) stalwart from Kandy District Mahindananda Aluthgamage has lost his position.

Japanese Ambassador congratulates newly elected Parliament

Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka H.E. Akio Isomata congratulating the newly elected Parliament commended the people of Sri Lanka for their active engagement for a peaceful and democratic parliamentary election.

Sarath Weerasekera, Sagala Ratnayake defeated in Colombo District

Former Minister of Public Security Sarath Weerasekera failed to secure a seat in the Parliamentary Elections 2024 in the Colombo District, along with New Democratic Front candidate Sagala Ratnayake.

NPP secures over two-thirds majority in Parliament

The NPP secured more than 2/3rds majority in Parliament, winning 159 seats.

President thanks all who voted for renaissance

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked all who voted for a renaissance.

Harin, Ruwan and Rehan defeated in bid for Parliament seat

Harin Fernando and Ruwan Wijewardene, who both contested under the New Democratic Front (NDF) in the Badulla and Gampaha District respectively have been defeated.

Sumanthiran voted out in Jaffna

Leading member of Ilankai Tamil Arachcu Katchchi (ITAK) M.A. Sumanthiran has not been elected to Parliament from the Jaffna district. The sole seat for the ITAK in the district has been won by Mr. S.Sritharan.

UDV is still young, we didn’t have time to campaign: Ranjan

Defeated candidate from the Gampaha district Ranjan Ramanayake said he and his party, the United Democratic Voice (UDV) did not have enough time to campaign ahead of the Parliamentary Elections.

Sunil Handunneththi tops preferential votes in Matara

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured six seats in the Matara District, with Sunil Handunneththi receiving the highest number of preferential votes in the district.

NPP wins four seats in Digamadulla

The National People’s Power secured four seats in the Digamadulla District, having received 146,313 votes.

Namal congratulates Anura, NPP

Former Minister Namal Rajapaksa extended his congratulations to President Aruna Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP) on their sweeping win in the Parliamentary Elections this morning.

NPP wins 14 seats in Colombo

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured 14 seats in the Colombo District with 788,636 votes. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) secured four seats with 208,249 votes.

T. B. Sarath tops preferential votes in Polonnaruwa

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured four seats in the Polonnaruwa District, with T. B. Sarath receiving the highest number of preferential votes in the district.

NPP projected to get 2/3 majority in Parliament

The National People’s Power (NPP), led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is projected to get a two-thirds majority in Parliament based on the number of seats won by the party.

ITAK secures three seats in Batticaloa district

The Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has secured three seats in the Batticaloa district with 96,975 votes, while the National People’s Power (NPP) won one seat with 55,498 votes.

NPP wins 9 seats in Kandy, SJB 2 seats

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured nine seats in the Kandy District with 500,596 votes. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) secured two seats with 145,939 votes, while the New Democratic Front (NDF) secured one seat with 50,889 votes.

NPP wins 6 seats; SJB 2 in Puttalam district

The National People’s Power secured six seats in the Puttalam District, while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya secured two seats.

NPP dominates Jaffna district, wins 3 seats

Signifying one of their biggest turnarounds at this year’s Parliamentary Elections, the National People’s Power won the most seats from the Jaffna District, taking three of the six available electoral seats.

NPP secures 8 seats in Ratnapura District, Pavithra out

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured 8 seats in the Ratnapura District with 368,229 votes, while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) secured three seats with 133,041

NPP wins 12 seats in Kurunegala; Johnston out

The National People’s Power secured 12 seats in the Kurunegala District, while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya secured three seats.

NPP wins 7 seats, SJB 2 in Kegalle District

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured seven seats in the Kegalle District with 312,441 votes, while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) won two seats with 109,691 votes.

NPP wins 7 seats, SJB 2 in Anuradhapura district

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured seven seats in the Anuradhapura District while securing 331, 692 votes.

NPP secures two seats in Vanni District

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured two seats in the Vanni District with 39,894 votes. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), Democratic Tamil National Alliance (DTNA), and Sri Lanka Labour Party (SLLP) secured one seat each.

NPP wins 8 seats, SJB 2 in Kalutara district

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured eight seats in the Kalutara District while securing 452, 398 votes.

Five seats for NPP in Nuwara Eliya

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured five seats in the Nuwara Eliya district, having accounted for more than 40% of the total valid votes.

NPP surpasses 5 million total votes; 39 seats so far

The National People’s Power (NPP) has surpassed five million votes so far securing a total of 5,000,296 votes in the general election.

NPP wins 4 seats, SJB 1 in Matale District

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured four seats in the Matale District, while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) won one seat.

Two seats for NPP from Trincomalee

In one of the more closely contested districts, the National People’s Power (NPP) secured a majority of the electoral seats for the Trincomalee District, winning two out of four seats.

NPP wins 6 seats in Badulla, SJB secures 2, NDF 1

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured six seats in the Badulla District, capturing 58.59% of the total votes. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) won two seats, while the New Democratic Front (NDF) secured one seat.