NPP wins big in Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election

Colombo, October 26 (Daily Mirror) -  The National People’s Party (NPP) has achieved a major victory in the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election held on Saturday (26).

With a strong showing, NPP secured 17,295 votes, the highest number of votes among all parties, and won a total of 15 seats. 

Out of 36,305 valid votes cast, the NPP gained a clear majority, while other parties like Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) and the People’s Alliance won fewer seats. 

SJB received 7,924 votes and secured 6 seats, while the People’s Alliance received 2,612 votes and won 2 seats.

Further, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), which received 3,597 votes, won 3 seats.

The total voter turnout was 36,825 out of 55,643 registered voters.