NPP sweeps 2025 LG elections with over 4.5 Mn votes

• CNL Reporter
• May 7, 2025
• Political
• NPP
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The National People’s Power (NPP) has emerged as the clear winner in the 2025 Local Government Elections securing 4,503,930 votes (43.26%) and 3,927 seats across Sri Lanka.

The party is leading in 266 local councils, including 23 Municipal Councils, 26 Urban Councils, and 217 Pradeshiya Sabhas.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) came second with 2,258,480 votes (21.69%) and 1,767 seats, leading in 13 councils.

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) secured 742 seats with 954,517 votes (9.17%) but failed to lead any council.

The United National Party (UNP) gained 488,406 votes (4.69%) and 381 seats, also without leading any councils.

Meanwhile, the Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) claimed 377 seats and leads 37