Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H.E. Santosh Jha, called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), to congratulate him on the party’s landmark victory in the 2024 Parliamentary Elections. The NPP secured 159 seats, achieving a two-thirds majority in parliament.
During the meeting, High Commissioner Jha conveyed India’s warm regards and welcomed the democratic mandate that brought the NPP to power. Highlighting the shared democratic values between the two nations, he reiterated India’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of both countries.
The victory marks a significant political shift in Sri Lanka, with the NPP gaining widespread public support. The Indian High Commissioner’s gesture reflects the importance of maintaining strong diplomatic ties and enhancing cooperation between the neighboring nations. (LankaXpress)
