Lanka polls: UNP to form govt

Lanka polls: UNP to form govt
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Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa\'s attempt to stage a comeback in Sri Lanka\'s general election has ended in defeat as results on Tuesday showed the alliance that toppled him making decisive gains.The ruling United National Party (UNP) was likely to fall just short of an outright majority but Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe should still command enough support to form a stable government.

Colombo: Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa's attempt to stage a comeback in Sri Lanka's general election has ended in defeat as results on Tuesday showed the alliance that toppled him making decisive gains.The ruling United National Party (UNP) was likely to fall just short of an outright majority but Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe should still command enough support to form a stable government.

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