Sri Lankan Presedential Election 2015: Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Colombo, Jan 9: President Mahinda Rajapaksa today conceded defeat in Sri Lankas tightest-ever presidential race and left his official residence, with cumulative results showing opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena��.
Ruling Party Ahead in Sri Lanka
The alliance headed by President Chandrika Kumaratunga appeared headed for victory on Saturday after parliamentary elections, but officials said final results would be delayed by as much as a week because of the need to repeat the voting in at least two districts. As of Saturday evening, with more than 50 percent of the vote counted, Ms. Kumaratungas Peoples Alliance was leading with more than 45 percent of the votes. The United National Party of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had 37 percent of the votes cast.. Early returns show Sri Lankan Pres Chandrika Kumaratungas Peoples Alliance leading April 3 parliamentary election with more than 45 percent of vote, but party may not win 113 of 225 seats needed to give it simple majority necessary to form government without taking coalition partners; Jathika Hela Urumaya party, which has fielded 280 Buddhist monks as candidates and is considered hard-line nationalist organization, is most likely coalition partner (S)
Sri Lanka votes in tightest election in decades
Tamils are Sri Lankas largest minority, accounting for 13 percent of the population, and could decide the election if the majority Sinhalese vote is split between Rajapakse and his main opponent. Sirisena was a relative unknown until he became the.
Sri Lanka Opposition Candidate Takes Early Lead in Presidential Vote
The Sri Lankan oppositions challenger for the presidency took a strong lead over incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa in early results announced from the vote count after Thursdays election.
Sri Lankan Presidential Elections 2015 ��� The Choice.
It is, by far, one of the most important elections in recent times in Sri Lanka which could have far reaching consequences for the country. Being a contest between two Sinhalese politicians to elect what in effect is a Sinhalese. Ban Ki-moon would have restored his vanishing credibility had he said that the UN was sending election monitors to see that the results were credible. Some crucially important points. President Mahinda Rajapaksa, his brothers and scores of��.
Sri Lanka election: Day of reckoning for a once untouchable president who.
Poorer than expected results in local elections last year persuaded him to secure his power while the going was good. On Friday Sri Lanka will learn how good his instincts were ��� and how deep the discontent which Mr Sirisena has tapped. Sri Lankan .
The High-Stakes Battle for Sri Lankas Presidency | The.
Rajapaksa became Sri Lankas president in 2005 after an election that was a close contest: He won 50.29 percent of the vote against his closest rival, Ranil Wickremasinghe of the United National Party (UNP). Rajapaksas. Then, in September, results from the Uva Provincial Council elections signaled a crisis: Rajapaksas support base was hemorrhaging; the ruling alliances vote share had plummeted from 72.39 percent in the 2009 election to 51.25 percent.
Sri Lankas Mahinda Rajapaksa faces crucial poll
Millions of Sri Lankans have voted in an unexpectedly close election that pits President Mahinda Rajapaksa against one of his former allies. Mr Rajapaksa, in. Polling stations opened at 07:00 (01:30 GMT) on Thursday, and results are expected on Friday.
Sri Lankas Rajapaksa admits defeat in election
Sri Lankas long-time leader Mahinda Rajapaksa has admitted defeat in the presidential election, his office says. President. Official results are not due until later on Friday, but early results indicated that Mr Sirisena was on course to win the 50.
Regional Power India and the Possibility of Regime Change.
Sri Lankas presidential election results can also throw a few hints at what the international community (read: the West) would do ��� and could do ��� at UNHRCs March session. An independent investigation report on��.
Sri Lanka: A Free and Fair Election? | The Diplomat
Sri Lanka will today hold its seventh presidential election, two years ahead of schedule in what is being touted as the countrys most tightly contested and significant election in decades. Pitted against third-time presidential contender Mahinda. Polls conducted by two of Sri Lankas leading universities have predicted opposing results, but are agreed that the winner will garner over 50 per cent of the votes cast. However, both polls are based on the assumption that the��.
Sri Lankan Presidential Election 2015: Sri Lankans votes in.
Sri Lankans began voting today in a tightly fought presidential election, with incumbent Mahinda Rajapakse seeking a record third term in office amid a flurry of defections and criticism over his authoritarian rule.. the Buddhist Monk party have plans for a series of constitutional and democratic reforms. Counting of the votes would begin soon the after the voting ends and the first results are expected after midnight tomorrow. Modified Date: January 08, 2015 11:14 AM.
Monitors: Sri Lankan Vote Largely Peaceful Despite Incidents
Some voters were prevented from casting ballots in the Tamil-dominated north, according to the Center for Monitoring Election Violence, and there were a handful of incidents of isolated violence, but no injuries were reported. Results were expected to.
Sri Lanka Delaying Election Results Until Today
Sri Lankas governing coalition, headed by President Chandrika Kumaratunga, led the main opposition party in parliamentary elections late today. But neither side had a clear majority. The final results are to be available on Thursday. The possibility that the governing Peoples Alliance or the opposition United National Party would emerge with a resounding victory faded as results for two-thirds of the 225 seats were released, giving the alliance 88 to the oppositions 72. The remainder went to smaller parties.. Partial returns show Sri Lankas governing coalition, headed by Pres Chandrika Kumaratunga, leads main opposition party in parliamentary elections; neither side has clear majority; results are delayed as election commission annuls some voting because of fraud and violence (M)
sri lanka 2015 presidential election results online
sri lanka 2015 presidential election results online. according to tradition of this blog, i will publish the results of 2015 presidential election held today on one page (updated as results are received). based on experience, i will��.
INFOGRAPHIC: Findings from second online survey on Sri.
24 December 2014, Colombo, Sri Lanka: The second online survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Alternatives saw 76% of the respondents stating that a stronger democracy is more important to them than a stronger economy. When asked if the Constitution should limit a. The objective of the survey was not to predict election results but to gather public opinion on the elections and contribute to ongoing discussions. As the survey was conducted online and not��.
Sri Lankan Presidential Elections 2015 ��� Deception.
We believe that the Presidential Election in January 2015 is an opportunity given to all people in Sri Lanka to make an important, significant and a creative decision, in respect of the future of their own country and her people. The run up to the election thus far has not been satisfactory or acceptable at all, from the point of view of... Delaying of Election results should not be allowed. Early projections should be available. Most of all we should pray for a peaceful and fair��.
IVotedSL infographic: Voter turnout at Presidential Elections.
. Executive President commands in Sri Lanka. Today, we release another infographic around how one in four registered voters in Sri Lanka, in the past, have not voted at a Presidential Election. We can and must change this.
Sri Lankan vote largely peaceful, say monitors
Sri Lankans began voting on Thursday in a tightly fought presidential election, with incumbent Mahinda Rajapakse seeking a record third term in office amid a flurry of defections and criticism over his authoritarian rule. 6:57 pm: Some voters were.
Sri Lanka on edge as voting ends in tight presidential election
COLOMBO (Reuters) - A night of suspense lay ahead for Sri Lanka as voting ended in a presidential election that could hand Mahinda Rajapaksa a third term or bring to power a rival who has vowed to root out corruption and political decay. Supporters of .
Sri Lanka: A Free and Fair Election?
Sri Lanka will today hold its seventh presidential election, two years ahead of schedule in what is being touted as the countrys most tightly contested and significant election in decades. Pitted against third-time presidential contender Mahinda.
Tamil Parties Make Strong Showing in Sri Lanka
Results underscored just how deeply divided Sri Lanka remains two years after the end of ethnic conflict.
Sri Lanka Controls Extended
The Government of President J.R. Jayewardene brushed aside opposition demands today and extended for a further month a nationwide state of emergency imposed in October. The state of emergency, which was due to expire today, was imposed Oct. 20 after a presidential election in which Mr. Jayewardene was re-elected for a second term. The stated aim was to prevent the spread of violence.
INFOGRAPHIC: Findings from online survey on Sri Lankas.
An online survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Alternatives asked five questions regarding the upcoming Presidential election. The objective of the survey was not to predict election results but to gather public opinion on��.
The 2015 Presidential Election: A view from the village.
Regrettably the structure of the Executive Presidential political system and the manner of its functioning in Sri Lanka militates against an even playing field as far as the incumbent Executive President is concerned... But one thing may be said with some certitude and that is that the closer the election results look to the main actors in this final act of this national drama ��� ie the Elections Commissioner, the Returning officers, the Presiding Officer at the polling station and��.
Presidential Election 2015: Projection of Probable Results.
Thus, if we use 2010 election results as the basis of projections, it is highly biased toward the incumbent as it represents a high water mark in the electoral cycle with unique characteristics that brought him success.. commentators have cited Uva Provincial Council election result as a watermark in the electoral cycle of Sri Lanka mainly because the opposition parties performed better compared to other Provincial Council elections, particularly in the Badulla district.
East Goes West In Sri Lanka Vote
The twain has met in Sri Lanka where last week a majority of voters in that Indian Ocean island endorsed Western-style capitalism and politics. President J.R. Jayewardene, who introduced the American presidential system to the country in 1978, was re-elected with almost 53 percent of the vote on a platform emphasizing private sector growth and virtually unfettered foreign investment.
RESULTS: Online survey on Sri Lankas Presidential.
An online survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Alternatives asked five questions regarding the upcoming Presidential election. The objective of the survey was not to predict election results but to gather public opinion on��.
2015 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka - Groundviews
According to Sasanka Perera who reviews a book by Laksiri Jayasuriya on Electoral Politics in Sri Lanka and the elections, a hybrid regime has been established after the 2010 Presidential and subsequent parliamentary elections (The Island January 15, 2013): Jayasuriya. Thus, one way to forecast the results of forthcoming election is to examine closely the results of the 2010 Presidential election to see where the contestants drew their strengths. The results from��.
Sri Lanka Elections 2015 LIVE: Sirisena on the Lead, Rajapaksa Could.
Millions of Sri Lankans cast their vote in an unexpectedly close presidential elections, that has the twice jubilant President Mahinda Rajapaksa pitted against an unlikely opponent, his former ally, Maithripala Sirisena. While until recently, it was.
Sri Lankas president facing stiff election challenge
Ballots were being counted Thursday in Sri Lankas closest election in recent memory as powerful President Mahinda Rajapaksa faced a surprisingly fierce challenge from a onetime ally. In spite of threats of violence, precincts across the island nation .
Sri Lankans Vote in Pivotal National Elections
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka���Sri Lankans voted Thursday in pivotal national elections pitting the incumbent president, who is seeking an unprecedented third term, against a former lieutenant, who has pledged to reverse what he calls the countrys drift toward.
Sri Lankas presidential election a potential turning point
But former Indian chief election commissioner SY Quraishi, the most senior of a large number of international poll observers, says that despite these claims Sri Lankas electoral commission remains confident it will hold a free and fair election today.
SRI LANKA ELECTION RESULTS: TMC, Congress Hail Sirisenas Win, Rajapaksas.
Mahinda Rajapaksas defeat in the presidential elections in Sri Lanka was hailed by the political parties in Sri Lanka on Friday. Sri Lanka elections. Supporters of presidential candidate Mithripala Sirisena celebrate on a road in Colombo on 9 January.
Sri Lankas Rajapaksa Concedes Defeat in Presidential Vote
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has conceded defeat in his bid for a third term in office, his spokesman said Friday.
Sri Lanka Counts Votes in Tight Race for Presidency
Early results from yesterdays balloting showed a close race between the 69-year-old leader and Maithripala Sirisena, 63, who deserted the presidents camp to head a group of opposition parties. Rajapaksa called the election in November,. Turnout.
Sri Lanka Election Results: Sirisena Topples Rajapaksa
Supporters of Sri Lankas main opposition presidential candidate Maithripala Sirisena celebrate following the close of polls in Colombo on January 8, 2015. Voting in Sri Lankas bitterly fought presidential election closed January 8 with monitors and.
Heavy voter turnout in close Sri Lankan election
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA ��� Long lines formed in the capital Thursday and voter turnout was heavy in Sri Lankas Tamil heartland as President Mahinda Rajapaksa faced his toughest electoral challenge in years, with a former ally trying to unseat the leader.
High turnout for Sri Lankas tightest election in decades
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka ��� Sri Lankans turned out in large numbers Thursday, January 8, shrugging off some reports of voter intimidation to vote in the islands tightest election in decades as President Mahinda Rajapakse battles for survival. Turnout was higher than expected in Tamil-dominated areas. hit in a drive-by shooting at a rally for Sirisena. Voting for the 19 candidates on the ballot closed at 4:00 pm (1130 GMT), with results expected on Friday. ��� Rappler.com��.