Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National People's Power coalition is poised for a commanding victory in the snap general election, securing 44 seats and over 62% of the vote. This electoral success represents a pivotal moment as the country grapples with a severe financial crisis.

By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) -Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's coalition, the National People's Power (NPP), was set to win a majority in a snap general election, results from the Indian Ocean island's poll body showed on Friday.

Securing a parliamentary majority will be crucial for Dissanayake to implement his agenda fully, as executive power alone does not permit the appointment of a full cabinet or the passage of significant economic policies.