NPP wins Colombo Municipal Council, but fails to secure majority

The National People’s Power (NPP) has secured victory in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) by winning a total of 48 seats after polling over 81,000 votes (36.92%).

National People’s Power (NPP) – 81,814 (48 seats)

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) – 58,375 (29 seats)

United National Party (UNP) – 26,297 (13 seats)

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) – 9,341 (5 seats)

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) – 8,630 (4 seats)

Independent Group 03 – 5,934 (3 seats)

Independent Group 05 – 4,659 (2 seats)

United Peace Alliance – 4,473 (2 seats)

Sarvajana Balaya (SB) – 3,911 (2 seats)

Independent Group 04 – 3,640 (2 seats)