The preferential voting results of the Kalutara Electoral District have been released. The National People's Power (NPP) won eight seats while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) won two seats. The New Democratic Front (NDF) won one seat.
The following are the MPs elected to the tenth Parliament from Colombo based on preferential vote results:
NPP
Nalinda Jayatissa -371,640
Nilanthi Kottahachchige – 131,375
Nihal Abeysingha – 96,721
R.A. Sanjeewa Ranasingha 78,832
Dhanushka Ranganath 74,502
Oshani Umanga 69,332
Chandima Hettiarachchge 50,609
Nandana Pathmakumara - 50,452
Samagi Bala Janawegaya
Ajith Perera -43,975
Jagath Premalal Pinnagoda Vithana -43,867
New Democratic Front (NDF)
Rohitha Abeygunawardena -10204
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
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