The National People’s Power (NPP) has emerged as the dominant force in Sri Lanka’s local governance, securing control in over 219 Local Government (LG) institutions following the 2025 local elections.

This includes 63 councils where the NPP assumed control despite no party achieving a majority. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and allied opposition parties control 87 councils, with 28 formed through coalition agreements.

The Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) ranks third, heading 20 councils. Meanwhile, independent groups and minor parties control 19 councils, including 6 each by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), and 3 by the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC).

Council formation has been delayed in 18 cases due to court orders. As of now, 315 out of 339 LG bodies have been established.