In a striking political claim, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva has declared that most of those who abstained from voting in this year’s local government elections were actually former supporters of the National People’s Power (NPP) widely symbolized by the compass.
Speaking on national television, Silva asserted that these silent voters had previously backed the NPP in the last general election but chose to stay home this time, believing the party would win regardless.
His remarks hint at a latent wave of support still favoring the NPP, despite low voter turnout, a development that could reshape interpretations of the election outcome and fuel momentum for future campaigns.
