NPP Faces Challenges Post-Election Victory

Sri Lanka's ruling National People’s Power (NPP) party secured a win in the Southern Province local council elections, marking its initial electoral test after the presidential victory. Despite the win, the NPP faces the challenge of forming a coalition amid declining vote percentages since the presidential election.

The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) party in Sri Lanka achieved victory in the Southern Province's local council election, marking a crucial electoral test following its recent presidential triumph.

The Elpitiya local council elections resulted in the NPP securing 15 out of 30 seats. However, to run the council effectively, the NPP may need to form a coalition with opposition parties, as they hold the other half of the seats.

Significantly, the party has seen a drop in its vote percentage from the presidential election, raising concerns about its political strategy. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is pursuing an IMF bailout while preparing for upcoming parliamentary elections in November.

(With inputs from agencies.)