The 2024 Sri Lankan parliamentary elections witnessed the National People’s Power (NPP) achieve a historic victory, securing majority control. Here’s a detailed district-wise breakdown of seat allocation:
Western Province
– Gampaha District (19 seats):
- NPP: 16
- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB): 3
- Key Takeaway: The NPP’s stronghold in Gampaha reflects its appeal in the populous Western Province.
– Colombo District (18 seats):
- NPP: 14
- SJB: 4
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- Analysis: Colombo, as the economic hub, continues to favor progressive policies championed by the NPP.
– Kalutara District (11 seats):
- NPP: 8
- SJB: 2
- New Democratic Front (NDF): 1
Southern Province
– Galle District (9 seats):
- NPP: 7
- SJB: 1
- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP): 1
– Matara District (7 seats):
- NPP: 6
- SJB: 1
– Hambantota District (7 seats):
- NPP: 5
- SJB: 1
- SLPP: 1
Sabaragamuwa Province
– Ratnapura District (11 seats):
- NPP: 8
- SJB: 3
– Kegalle District (9 seats):
- NPP: 7
- SJB: 2
Uva Province
– Badulla District (9 seats):
- NPP: 6
- SJB: 2
- NDF: 1
North Western Province
– Puttalam District (8 seats):
- NPP: 6
- SJB: 2
– Kurunegala District (15 seats):
- NPP: 12
- SJB: 3
North Central Province
– Anuradhapura District (9 seats):
- NPP: 7
- SJB: 2
– Polonnaruwa District (5 seats):
- NPP: 4
- SJB: 1
Central Province
– Kandy District (12 seats):
- NPP: 9
- SJB: 2
- NDF: 1
– Matale District (5 seats):
- NPP: 4
- SJB: 1
– Nuwara Eliya District (8 seats):
- NPP: 5
- SJB: 2
- United National Party (UNP): 1
Northern Province
– Jaffna District (6 seats):
- NPP: 3
- Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK): 1
- Independent Group No. 17: 1
- All Ceylon Tamil Congress (ACTC): 1
– Vanni District (6 seats):
- NPP: 2
- SJB: 1
- ITAK: 1
- Sri Lanka Labor Party (SLP): 1
- Democratic Tamil National Alliance (DTNA): 1
– Batticaloa District (5 seats):
- ITAK: 3
- NPP: 1
- Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC): 1
– Trincomalee District (4 seats):
- NPP: 2
- SJB: 1
- ITAK: 1
Eastern Province
– Digamadulla District (7 seats):
- NPP: 4
- SLMC: 1
- All Ceylon Muslim Congress (ACMC): 1
- ITAK: 1
Key Insights
- Dominance of NPP: Winning over 140 seats, the NPP has secured an unprecedented majority, reflecting a shift in voter priorities.
- Regional Variations: While the NPP dominated in most districts, parties like the ITAK, SLMC, and smaller regional groups retained influence in the Northern and Eastern Provinces.
- Opposition Strength: The SJB emerged as the primary opposition party, albeit with a significantly reduced seat count compared to the NPP.
- Decline of SLPP and UNP: The once-dominant SLPP and UNP have lost substantial ground, signaling a shift in Sri Lanka’s political landscape.
This election has reshaped Sri Lanka’s political map, with the NPP emerging as a unifying force across diverse regions.
