Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power Party won at least 123 of the 225 seats in parliament, according to partial results released by the Elections Commission.

Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's party secured a parliamentary majority, winning at least 123 out of 225 seats. This victory provides a strong mandate for Dissanayake's economic revival program,

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's promise to hold corrupt officials accountable has fueled his public support.