National People's Power.
left-wing political alliance in Sri Lanka
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 32
What's happening
Active this week
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The NPP government is facing criticism over draft PSTA and is seeking to replace the condemned PTA with new legislation in Sri Lanka.Some support3 reports
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The President leads the administration which is currently facing significant international pressure.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The National People's Power studies US midterm revolt patterns while Anura Kumara Dissanayake leads the government.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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The National People's Power (NPP) has gained control over both the Parliament and local government.Some support6 reports3 developments inside
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The government, led by the National People's Power, is strengthening state institutions to combat corruption.Some support1 report
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National People's Power, BJP, and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna are forming a core ruling coalition to seek economic and regional cooperation.Some support1 report
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The National People's Power (NPP) is reportedly seeking long-term political dominance in Sri Lanka.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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FCID is investigating funds given to Shiranthi Rajapaksa's charity, while the NPP comes to power on an anti-corruption platform.Some support1 report
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Protests are underway in Jaffna concerning the government's commitments regarding land release and forced displacement since 1990.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Prasanna Gunasena has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of the National People's Power (NPP).Some support1 report
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National People's Power members are allegedly in violation of the Anti-Corruption Act no 9 of 2023.Some support1 report
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Government pushes for retirement age increases, requiring legislative approval.Well supported3 reports
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A petition has been filed regarding the 22nd Amendment bill as the ruling party pushes for the constitutional change.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Saliya Pieris criticized the NPP's constitutional amendment and commented on the arrest, noting an oligarchic network shielded occupants.Some support1 report
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IMF oversight limits redistributive spending on the country governed by the National People's Power.Some support2 reports1 development inside
Gone quiet
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Residents in the Eastern Province protest the government's failure to release promised land, despite political pledges.Some support1 report
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The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) sought to engineer a council they could not win in Vavuniya, which was the base of operations for the National People's Power (NPP).Some support3 reports
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NPP pledges to release Tamil political prisoners after a committee submits reports to the Ministry of Justice.Some support1 report
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The government of Sri Lanka, including the National People's Power, has initiated a policy drive aimed at eradicating drug issues within the country.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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An NPP Member of Parliament made an allegation in Parliament on July 24, 2026.Some support3 reports
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Political events were discussed after attending an event in Jaffna involving the National People's Power.Some support1 report
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IMF bailout programme guides Sri Lanka's recovery, while the United National Party sharply criticizes the National People's Power's economic direction.Some support1 report
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A ruling alliance within the legislative body was noted, and Harsha de Silva chaired the financial oversight committee of the legislature.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Around National People's Power this week
News at the entities that move National People's Power most-
Anura Kumara Dissanayake StructuralFormer minister initiated oil exploration while the President outlined a new plan for energy security in Sri Lanka.Moves National People's Power
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Sri Lanka StructuralSri Lanka aligned with United Nations Security Council resolutions on November 4, 2026.Moves National People's Power
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International Monetary Fund StructuralSri Lanka sought emergency financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund.Moves National People's Power
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parliament StructuralCabinet advice is being considered regarding policy direction and protected customer lists for the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission.Moves National People's Power
Connections
The 26 strongest of 32, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Anura Kumara Dissanayake Structural
Anura Kumara Dissanayake serves as the leader and president of the National People's Power political alliance/government.
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Sri Lanka Structural
National People's Power functions as the ruling government and governing body within the geopolitical state of Sri Lanka.
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parliament Structural
National People's Power functions as the ruling government, controlling the legislative outcomes and agenda of the parliament.
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Ramalingam Chandrasekar Structural
Ramalingam Chandrasekar serves as the fisheries minister within the National People's Power government structure.
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Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna Structural
The NPP alliance formally includes the JVP faction and functions as a core component of the ruling coalition.
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PTA Structural
National People's Power is actively seeking to replace or regulate PTA through new legislation.
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Prasanna Gunasena Structural
Prasanna Gunasena holds the appointed role of Deputy Minister within the National People's Power structure.
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supreme court Operational
National People's Power is actively pushing for changes, such as raising the retirement age, within the Supreme Court.
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Namal Rajapaksa Structural
Namal Rajapaksa is a member of the National People's Power, a political entity that gained power based on its anti-corruption platform.
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Court of Appeal Structural
The NPP proposes policy changes regarding the retirement age of judges, directly affecting the operational tenure of the Court of Appeal.
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Vavuniya Structural
Vavuniya council functioned as the operational base of operations for the National People's Power agency.
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Nalinda Jayatissa Structural
Nalinda Jayatissa serves as a cabinet minister within the government agency.
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International Monetary Fund Structural
The International Monetary Fund exercises oversight that limits the redistributive spending of National People's Power.
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United National Party Operational
UNP actively criticizes NPP's economic direction and excludes it from relevant discussions.
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Sajith Premadasa Operational
Sajith Premadasa actively criticizes and opposes the policies and actions of the National People's Power government.
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Saliya Pieris Operational
Saliya Pieris actively criticized the NPP regarding its constitutional amendment.
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Maithri Gunaratne Operational
Maithri Gunaratne actively challenged allegations made by members of the National People's Power.
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Asitha Niroshana Structural
Asitha Niroshana served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the alliance represented by National People's Power.
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Mano Ganesan Operational
Mano Ganesan actively criticizes the policies and conduct of the National People's Power regarding its stated principles.
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Ranil Wickremesinghe Operational
A and B are implicated as occupants within an oligarchic network that shields them from accountability.
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Saroja Savithri Paulraj Structural
Entity B holds a political role within the governing body represented by Entity A.
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Mahinda Rajapaksa Shared context
Mahinda Rajapaksa and the NPP are political actors operating within the Sri Lankan political context.
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government Shared context
The agency's operations are constrained by the broader government's election manifesto promises.
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Basil Rajapaksa Operational
Government agency officials have publicly commented on the Rajapaksa family's political situation.
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Point Pedro Shared context
The government agency National People's Power directs policy actions and promises regarding events occurring in the location Point Pedro.
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Jaffna Shared context
The relationship is characterized by political events and protests occurring within the geographical context of Jaffna.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
3 events- The NPP government is facing criticism over draft PSTA and is seeking to replace the condemned PTA with new legislation in Sri Lanka.
- Pieris noted PSTA departs from committee recommendations, while FSP and NPP challenge the bill in parliament.
- The government, led by the National People's Power, is strengthening state institutions to combat corruption.
September 2026
5 events- National People's Power, BJP, and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna are forming a core ruling coalition to seek economic and regional cooperation.
- The National People's Power (NPP) is reportedly seeking long-term political dominance in Sri Lanka.
- FCID is investigating funds given to Shiranthi Rajapaksa's charity, while the NPP comes to power on an anti-corruption platform.
- Prasanna Gunasena has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of the National People's Power (NPP).
- National People's Power members are allegedly in violation of the Anti-Corruption Act no 9 of 2023.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
5 events- Government pushes for retirement age increases, requiring legislative approval.
- A petition has been filed regarding the 22nd Amendment bill as the ruling party pushes for the constitutional change.
- Saliya Pieris criticized the NPP's constitutional amendment and commented on the arrest, noting an oligarchic network shielded occupants.
- Residents in the Eastern Province protest the government's failure to release promised land, despite political pledges.
- NPP pledges to release Tamil political prisoners after a committee submits reports to the Ministry of Justice.
July 2026
5 events- Ramalingam Chandrasekar serves as the government's fisheries minister.
- The government of Sri Lanka, including the National People's Power, has initiated a policy drive aimed at eradicating drug issues within the country.
- An NPP Member of Parliament made an allegation in Parliament on July 24, 2026.
- Political events were discussed after attending an event in Jaffna involving the National People's Power.
- IMF bailout programme guides Sri Lanka's recovery, while the United National Party sharply criticizes the National People's Power's economic direction.
June 2026
6 events- The President leads the administration which is currently facing significant international pressure.
- The National People's Power (NPP) has gained control over both the Parliament and local government.
- Protests are underway in Jaffna concerning the government's commitments regarding land release and forced displacement since 1990.
- IMF oversight limits redistributive spending on the country governed by the National People's Power.
- The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) sought to engineer a council they could not win in Vavuniya, which was the base of operations for the National People's Power (NPP).
- A ruling alliance within the legislative body was noted, and Harsha de Silva chaired the financial oversight committee of the legislature.