13. April 2010


 

NEWS

 

Indian Prime Minister congratulates Sri Lanka President on election victory

 

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was among the first to congratulate Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa for his party's landslide victory in the Parliamentary elections held on April 8, 2010. The Indian Premier spoke to President Rajapaksa over the phone to express his sincere wishes on the government's convincing win.

 

The incumbent Government, United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) returned to power bagging over 60% of the votes in the first post-LTTE era parliamentary polls in Sri Lanka against the opposition. The Government won 117 seats out of 180 decided, in the 225 member parliament. Results of two districts yet to be released are expected to add more seats to the ruling party.

 

Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_
manmohan-singh-congratulates-rajapaksa-on-party-s-win-in-polls_1369