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ITAK claims top spot in Batticaloa District
Aug 07, 202002:43 AM
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ITAK claims top spot in Batticaloa District
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The final results of the Batticaloa Electoral District have been released by the Election Commission.

 

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has managed to secure a victory in the district after polling 79,460 votes (26.66%). The ITAK has won 02 seats in the district.

 

Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) obtained the second highest number of votes in the district with 67,692 votes (22.71%) and secured one seat.

 

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) came in third with 34,428 votes (11.55%) and also won one seat.

 

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) received 33,424 votes (11.22%), also managing to secure a parliamentary seat.

 

United Peace Alliance received 31,054 votes (10.42%) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)  28,362 votes (9.52%).

 

 

 

 

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