Anura Kumara Dissanayake Declared Winner of Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election
Sunday, 22 September 2024 Colombo, Sri Lanka — In a landmark victory, Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the National People’s Power (NPP) has won the 2024 Sri Lankan presidential election, securing 42.31% of the vote. Dissanayake, a leftist politician known for his anti-elite and pro-working class stance, triumphed in a runoff against Sajith Premadasa, who garnered 34%. The incumbent President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was eliminated in the first round. Dissanayake’s platform focused on addressing economic recovery, social justice, and dismantling the political elite system that many believe contributed to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis in 2022. His strong support among youth voters and those disillusioned with the political status quo played a significant role in his success. […]
Anura Kumara Dissanayake Declared Winner of Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election
Sri Lanka has elected Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a prominent Marxist leader, as its new president amid ongoing economic challenges. Dissanayake, the head of the People’s Liberation Front (JVP), secured 42.31% of the vote in a historic election, becoming the country's 10th president.
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Residents in Colombo, the Sri Lankan capital, are hoping for change following the country's election of its first leftist president in Anura Kumara Dissanayaka. The previously fringe politician, whose..
Sri Lanka's first leftist president, Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, is sworn into office, vowing to restore public faith in politics. The leader of the People's Liberation Front warned, however, that he had..
Over a year since protests rocked the South Asia country of Sri Lanka, the nation has voted in a new leader in an effort to recover from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval.
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Sunday, 22 September 2024
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