Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, representing the National People’s Force (NPF), has made history in the 2024 General Election by securing a record-breaking 655,289 preferential votes from the Colombo district. This achievement marks the highest number of votes ever received by a parliamentary candidate in Sri Lanka’s electoral history.
Dr. Amarasuriya’s victory surpasses the previous record held by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who received 527,364 votes in the 2020 General Election from the Kurunegala district.
Her achievement not only underscores her significant support among voters but also highlights the growing influence of the National People’s Force, with Dr. Amarasuriya emerging as a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s political landscape. This record-breaking result sets a new benchmark for future parliamentary elections in the country.
