- Outright victories in 151, 49 with others votes; SJB controls 27, ITAK 17, SLPP/CWC/SLMC 3 each, PA 1, UNP none, other parties/ind. groups 12
The National People’s Power (NPP) has so far succeeded in securing power in 200 Local Government (LG) bodies across the country. The NPP secured outright victories in 151 LG bodies based on the results of the 2025 LG Elections.
Meanwhile, yesterday (24), the NPP secured power in the Balangoda Urban Council (UC) and the Thanamalwila Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) which has increased the number of LG bodies secured through votes to 49.
Furthermore, with the addition of the Gampola UC and the Bentota PS, the main Opposition, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) now controls a total of 27 LG institutions.
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has secured control of 17 LG bodies.
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC), and the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) each hold power in three LG bodies.
The People’s Alliance (PA) holds control in one LG body, while the United National Party (UNP) has not succeeded in securing control of any LG institution following the 2025 LG Elections.
Additionally, several other political parties and independent groups have taken control of 12 LG institutions.
The establishment of power in several LG institutions where no party had a clear majority following the 2025 LG Elections took place yesterday.
Accordingly, the SJB secured power in the Bentota PS, after a vote was taken during the inaugural sitting held under the leadership of the Commissioner of LG in the Southern Province. In the open vote to elect the Chairperson, Premakumara Wijewardena from the SJB secured 12 votes, while Mervin Pradeepa Kodithuwakku, representing the NPP, received 11 votes.
Meanwhile, the SJB also gained control of the Gampola UC, where an open vote was held to elect the Chairperson. The NPP candidate received 10 votes, while Iruka Weeraratne of the SJB received 19 votes and was elected the Chairperson.
In the Kuchchaveli PS, I. Mubarak of the SLMC was elected the Chairperson with the support of the ITAK, defeating Abdul Rizan of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress in an open vote.
Meanwhile, the inaugural sitting of the Bandaragama PS was held yesterday at 9.30 a.m. under the leadership of Western Province Commissioner Sarangika Kalhari Jayasundara. A tense situation arose due to a disagreement between Jayasundara and Opposition members led by the SJB over whether the Chairperson should be selected through a secret ballot or an open ballot. Jayasundara adjourned the meeting for 10 minutes. However, when the PS reconvened, continued disagreements led to it being adjourned indefinitely.