Political analysts suggest a “third wave” of political power erosion has begun for the National People’s Power (NPP) and government-aligned forces at the grassroots level, following the defeat of budgets in two NPP-controlled local councils yesterday (13). This comes after previous budget defeats in the Soranathota and Kolonna NPP-controlled Pradeshiya Sabhas (local councils).
The budget for the Dodangoda Pradeshiya Sabha, which was under NPP control, was defeated by a single majority vote yesterday (13). The 12 NPP councilors voted in favor of the budget, but the opposition, led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), voted against it with 13 members.NPP Controlled Councils Crumble!
Concurrent with these defeats, the budget for the Naula Pradeshiya Sabha, also controlled by the National People’s Power, was defeated by one vote yesterday (13).
Several local councils previously under NPP control, including the Soranathota Pradeshiya Sabha and the Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha, have now faced defeat.
Commenting on the situation, political commentators point out that these local council budget defeats serve as a clear signal, representing the second and third wave of power disintegration after the setbacks faced by the government and the NPP in the cooperative elections. These failures clearly indicate that serious questions are being raised from the grassroots level regarding the governance capabilities and policies of the National People’s Power, which is likely to have a significant impact on the country’s future political trajectory.
