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Significance
With the support of the SLPP’s allies, the Rajapaksa administration now commands a two-thirds parliamentary majority, which is enough to make constitutional changes. The Rajapaksas want to repeal the 19th amendment to the constitution, which weakened the powers of the president and strengthened those of the prime minister.
Impacts
The Rajapaksas will come under pressure to increase government support for the economically important textiles and tourism sectors.
Opposition parties will struggle to cooperate with each other.
The SLPP will likely earn a sweeping victory in the next provincial council elections.
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