As predicted by several pollsters, the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna party (SLPP or People’s Party) led by Rajapaksa brothers has gained a majority in the Sri Lankan parliamentary election.

Sri Lankan electorate gives benefit of doubt to Rajapaksas

Mahinda Rajapaksa will be sworn in as Sri Lanka's Prime Minister for the fourth time on Sunday after his party registered a landslide victory in the general election, securing two-thirds majority in Parliament needed to amend the Constitution to further consolidate the powerful Rajapaksa family's grip on power.

What does the result of Sri Lankan election mean for India

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's party is on course to secure a massive victory in the parliamentary elections. As per the latest updates on Thursday, over 60 per cent of the 11.

Sri Lanka elections 2020: Rajapaksas set towards landslide victory

The counting of votes in Sri Lanka's twice-postponed parliamentary election began amidst tight security on Thursday with the powerful Rajapaksa family-run Sri Lanka People's Party (SLPP) saying it is confident of recording a historic victory by securing a two-thirds majority.

Lanka general election: Counting begins, Rajapaksa clan eyes landslide win

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's ruling party on Thursday took an early lead in vote counting after a parliamentary election that he hopes will clear the way for constitutional changes to make the presidency more powerful.

Sri Lankan president's party ahead in election vote count

Sri Lankans have started voting in the twice-postponed parliamentary election on Wednesday with the powerful Rajapaksa family-run party expected to gain control of the assembly that could allow them to amend the Constitution to restore presidential powers.

Sri Lanka: Voting for parliamentary election underway after being delayed twice

Sri Lanka's August 5 general election will be held at a cost of 10 billion rupees, becoming the costliest poll in the country's history, according to a media report.

Sri Lanka's August 5 general poll to be costliest ever

Among other factors, India and Sri Lanka's history is also knit by a Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Its protagonist is Lord Ram and antagonist, the demon-king of Lanka, Ravana.

Sri Lanka: Can Ravana ensure a victory for Rajapaksas?