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Sri Lanka votes in a parliamentary election that’s key for its new Marxist-leaning president
Sri Lankans are voting in a parliamentary election that's key for their new, Marxist-leaning president to consolidate his party’s power and follow through on promises of economic recovery.
Sri Lanka votes today: President Dissanayake faces litmus test as NPP aims for majority control | All you need to know
Sri Lankans are heading to the polls today for a crucial parliamentary election that will determine the future political landscape of the island nation. This election is pivotal for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his National People’s Power (NPP) party,
Sri Lanka Parliamentary Elections First Major Test For Anura Kumara Dissanayake And Party
As many as 196 members are to be elected from the 22 districts based on the proportional representation system while 29 would be elected from the cumulative votes polled national list to provide a 225-member Parliament for a five-year term.
Sri Lanka votes in parliamentary election in President Dissanayake’s first test; results tomorrow
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Sri Lankan president seeks party win in parliamentary election to help him push his economic reforms
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is looking to consolidate his party's power in Thursday's parliamentary election to help him implement his election pledges to solve the country's economic woes and foster good governance.
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Strong support that Dissanayake secured in the presidential election will likely stay with his party in Thursday’s election, analysts say
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All eyes are on the general elections in Sri Lanka as the campaign for the polls ended last night. The island nation has now moved into a silent period, during which all campaign activities are prohibited until election day.
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Voting begins in Sri Lanka's parliamentary election that is key for its new, Marxist-leaning president
Voting begins in Sri Lanka's parliamentary election that is key for its new, Marxist-leaning president.