The Sri Lankan General Election 2015 was held on August 17, 2015, to elect members to the Parliament of Sri Lanka. This election was significant as it followed the end of a long-standing presidency of Mahinda Rajapaksa, who had been in power since 2005. The election aimed to address issues such as corruption, governance, and economic development. The main opposition coalition, known as the United National Front for Good Governance, led by Ranil Wickremesinghe, won the election, securing a majority in Parliament. This marked a shift in power and was seen as a move towards democratic reforms and greater accountability in the government.