The National People’s Power (NPP) has secured administrative control of both the Tangalle Urban Council and the Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha.

Nandasiri Palliyaguruge was elected as Mayor of the Tangalle Urban Council, receiving 11 votes, while rival candidate Ravindu Wedarachchi garnered only 7.

Meanwhile, Sanjeeva Pushpa Kumara of the NPP was elected Chairman of the Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha with a clear majority of 13 votes.