Sri Lanka: Revolutionary elections! NPP conquers presidency and parliament!

Sri Lanka: Revolutionary elections! NPP conquers presidency and parliament!

A lot has happened in Sri Lanka after the political upheaval in September 2025. A year after the turbulent events, the left-wing party, National People's Power (NPP), won the presidential election and secured a majority in parliament. This was made possible in particular by the high level of support for the new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, which clearly reflects the population's distrust of the traditional parties.

The background is dramatic: Gotabaya Rajapaksa was forced out of office in 2022 due to massive protests and a deep economic crisis. Meanwhile, the NPP has established itself as the clear winner in both the September 2024 presidential elections and the November 2024 parliamentary elections. This political reorganization gives the new government the opportunity to quickly implement its political, economic and social reforms.

Economic recovery in focus

The population in Sri Lanka has experienced stabilization in the last twelve months. Prices of staple foods and other goods are gradually returning to normal. The tourism industry is showing early signs of recovery, supported by international aid and the government's efforts to restore confidence. According to information from Bangkok Biz News The focus is on the elections on September 21st as an important referendum on economic reforms.

However, citizens are still struggling with the consequences of tax increases and cuts in subsidies. In a current election campaign, the high cost of living and rising inflation are at the center of the political discussion, which greatly frustrates voters. Despite these challenges, polls show growing support for the new government, particularly as public sector services have improved.

Future on the political agenda

The new government plans to focus more on fighting corruption and reforming the public sector. To this end, technologies were introduced to monitor corruption in order to increase trust in the administration. In addition, the efficiency of state-owned companies will be increased and the privileges of representatives reduced - a step that ensures more equality in society.

However, there are also concerns that the economic reforms may not meet the expectations of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It is becoming apparent that the government is delaying trade agreements with other countries, including Thailand, in order to first strengthen the domestic economy.

How the political and economic situation in Sri Lanka will develop remains exciting. The next few months will show whether the new reforms bring the hoped-for results and whether trust in the government continues to grow.