Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins two-thirds majority in parliament

The Gazette

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His National People’s Power Party (NPP) won at least 123 of the 225 parliamentary seats, based on partial results from the Elections Commission.
Asianet Newsable
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The Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led NPP triumphed in the parliamentary elections, securing 107 seats, a significant leap from their previous three seats.
ABP Live
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a political outsider in a country dominated by family parties for decades, comfortably won the island's presidential election in September.
Deccan Herald
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Dissanayake's coalition had just three of parliament's 225 seats before Thursday's election, prompting him to dissolve it and seek a fresh mandate.
Deutsche Welle

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