April 9, 2010 8:25 PM

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Lankan Prez led UPFA returns to power, wins by impressive margin

The ruling coalition in Sri Lanka led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa has secured a decisive victory in the parliamentary elections. The party has already crossed the half way mark bagging 117 seats in the 225-member House.Officials said with results for 45 seats are yet to be declared, the main opposition United National Party (UNP) won 46 seats, pro-LTTE Tamil National Alliance 12 while detained former Army Chief Fonseka's JVP-dominated Democratic National Alliance (DNA) got just five seats so far.AIR Correspondent reports that the impressive victory of the ruling combine, coming as it does within three months after the re-election of Mr Rajapaksa as the President, would further strengthen Rajapaksa's grip on power.Meanwhile, General Sarath Fonseka’s second Court Martial to examine the alleged illegal arms deal was adjourned for the day and the next hearing will be held on the 19th of April.The second court martial hearing charges again General Sarath Fonseka resumed its sittings this afternoon at Navy Headquarters.The tribunal comprising Major General Milinda Peiris (President), Major General S.W.L. Daulagala and Major General M. Hathurusinghe will re-commence its hearings on 19th April 2010.

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