Srilanka Election Results, 2010

Posted by Parasshuram on January 27th, 2010 in India | 1 Comment

The counting for the presidential elections began in Srilanka on wednesday. the elections were held on Tuesday.

This is  Sri Lanka’s first election since Tamil Tiger rebels (LTTE )  were defeated after 25 years of civil war in the country.

According to early reports, President Mahinda Rajapaksa has won over 60% of the votes.

Another candidate of presidency is General Sarath Fonseka.

The initial results  show President Rajapaksa leading with 3,563,634 votes against 2,209,214 for General Sarath Fonseka.

The polling is said to be 70 % turnout.

As a security measure hundreds of armed troops are reportedly gathered around the hotel where General Sarath Fonseka is staying in  Colombo.

Click on the links below to check the election results

Province Status
Central Province (MAHANUWARA, MATALE, NUWARA-ELIYA) Newly Released
Eastern Province (DIGAMADULLA, TRINCOMALEE, BATTICALOA) Released
Northern Province (JAFFNA, VANNI) Released
Southern Province (GALLE, MATARA, HAMBANTOTA) Released
Western Province (COLOMBO, GAMPAHA, KALUTARA) Released
North Western Province (KURUNEGALA, PUTTALAM) Released
North Central Province (ANURADHAPURA, POLONNARUWA) Released
Uva Province (BADULLA, MONERAGALA) Released
Sabaragamuwa Province (RATNAPURA, KEGALLE) Released
All Island -Final Result Not Released


 

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