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title: "NPP secures over two-thirds majority in Parliament"
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date: 2024-11-15
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# NPP secures over two-thirds majority in Parliament

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The NPP secured more than 2/3rds majority in Parliament, winning 159 seats. 

141 of the seats were elected and 18 were through the National List. 

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) trailing behind got 40 seats.   

**NPP- **159 seats
**SJB- **40 seats
**ITAK-** 8 seats
**New Democratic Front-** 5 seats
**SLPP- **3 seats
**SLMC- **3 seats