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Sri Lanka Parliamentary Polls: President Dissanayake-led NPP secures majority in snap elections

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SBJ) party of opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, the son of former President Ranasinghe Premadasa, secured 35 seats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Real winners of Sri Lanka’s election: A people emboldened to force change

Anura Kumara Dissanayake rode a wave of anger to power. But any Sri Lankan leader’s position is precarious today.

Al Jazeera

‘Only the beginning’: Sri Lankans hope for deep changes under new president

Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s call for unity amid ethnic divisions and pro-people economic reforms resonate on the island.

Al Jazeera

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Marxist-leaning Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka’s election: What’s next?

From an IMF deal he wants to renegotiate to parliamentary elections, president-elect faces key challenges.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka election results: Second count to decide presidential winner

Marxist-leaning politician Dissanayake leads as second round of counting under way to decide the presidential winner.

Al Jazeera

Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake Leads In Sri Lanka Election

Sri Lanka's presidential election sees Anura Kumara Dissanayake leading but short of majority, crucial for economic recovery.

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As Sri Lanka votes, a $2.9bn IMF loan looms large

Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa are contesting an election focused on the economy.

Al Jazeera

‘The hardship is still there’: Sri Lanka prepares to vote as hopes of revolution falter

Saturday’s election will be the first since a people’s movement toppled the president. But other problems have proved harder to shift

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka To Vote In First Poll Since Economic Collapse

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka will vote for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation's unprecedented financial crisis.

International Business Times

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka Eyes China Development

Sri Lanka's economic collapse was partly blamed on struggling high-debt Chinese mega-projects, but candidates in Saturday's presidential election are banking on at least one of them to buck the trend.

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Al Jazeera

Could Marxist Anura Dissanayake become Sri Lanka’s next president?

His party, the JVP, twice fought violent battles to overthrow the very Sri Lankan state that he now wants to run.

The Independent UK

The country famed for pristine beaches and ancient temples hoping change can rebuild tourism

Locals are waiting to see a rebound after Covid

Al Jazeera

Record 39 candidates to run in Sri Lanka’s presidential election

Economy remains key issue after protesters angered by financial crisis toppled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in 2022.

International Business Times

Sri Lanka President Faces Tough Challengers In Elections

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe faces 38 challengers in polls next month, the election commission said Thursday after nominations closed, with ally-turned-rival Sajith Premadasa leading the pack.

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Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka presidential election set for September 21 amid ailing economy

President Wickremesinghe is first candidate to register at the Election Commission as he seeks mandate from voters.

International Business Times

Sri Lanka Announces First Presidential Vote Since Unrest

Sri Lanka's first presidential elections since an unprecedented economic crisis spurred widespread unrest will be held in September, the election commission said Friday.

Reuters

Wickremesinghe, a wily political survivor, elected Sri Lanka's president

Ranil Wickremesinghe, a lawyer who served as Sri Lanka's prime minister a record six times, has finally made it to the top job, securing the presidency after winning a parliamentary vote on Wednesday despite fierce public opposition to his candidacy.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Parliament to choose president to lead past crisis

Sri Lanka's Parliament will vote by secret ballot Wednesday for a new president to lead the country out of a deep political, economic and humanitarian crisis

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka presidency a close contest after frontrunner pulls out

Ranil Wickremesinghe will face the opposition-backed Dullas Alahapperuma and Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Wednesday vote.

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka opposition leader quits presidential run in bid to stymie Wickremesinghe

Sajith Premadasa pulls out of race, pledging support for splinter faction of ruling party that could upset PM’s bid to become president

Reuters

Sri Lanka opposition leader Premadasa withdraws from race for president

Sri Lanka opposition leader Sajith Premadasa withdrew on Tuesday from the race to become president of the island nation, in order to support a rival candidate.

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