Sri Lankan voters extend Dissanayake's mandate at local polls

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Sri Lankan voters extend Dissanayake's mandate at local polls

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COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's left-leaning National People's Party government is basking in another glow of electoral triumphs following last week's local council elections, as voters ensured the ruling party of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake won majorities in 265 of the 339 local…

This story appeared on asia.nikkei.com, 2025-05-11 00:00:00.