Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The National People's Power (NPP) has established power in the Galle Municipal Council following the inaugural council meeting held today (June 20), under the patronage of the Commissioner of Local Government.

A vote was conducted to decide whether the election of the Mayor of the Galle MC should proceed via secret ballot or open vote. Nineteen members voted in favor of a secret ballot, while 17 supported an open vote.

The decision to proceed with a secret ballot led to a tense situation within the council. Several members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a walkout in protest, prompting police intervention to maintain order.

As a result, the council session was adjourned for 30 minutes.

Despite the disr...