🚨 Historic Milestone: 21 Women Elected to Sri Lanka’s Parliament 🇱🇰

⭕ This year, 21 women secured seats in Parliament—19 from the National People's Power (NPP) and 2 from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

⭕ The count could rise further with 1-2 women likely to be appointed via the national list.

⭕ significant jump from the previous record of 13 women MPs.

⭕ Women now account for ~10% of the Parliament.

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