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State TV: Ruling party wins Sri Lanka vote
posted 4:28 am Sun May 11, 2008 - BATTICALOA, Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka's ruling party has won a disputed election in the country's Eastern Province, state television reported Sunday.Results show the ruling United People's Freedom Alliance coalition winning 20 seats on the 37-member provincial council, while the United National Party captured 15 seats. Two smaller parties have won one seat each.
Monitors and the opposition say the election Saturday was marred by fraud and voter intimidation.
Monitors and the opposition say the election Saturday was marred by fraud and voter intimidation.
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