Marxist-Leaning Party Wins Two-Thirds Majority in Sri Lanka's Parliament

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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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Dissanayake's coalition, the National People's Party (NPP)had just three seats in the previous parliament but scored a landslide victory in Thursday's general election, winning a two-thirds majority in the 225-member house.
The Gazette
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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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The NPP has received 6.8 million or 61 per cent of the votes counted, taking a commanding lead over its rivals.
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