Anura Kumara Dissanayake Triumphs in Sri Lanka's Crucial Presidential Election

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the Marxist JVP's broader front National People's Power (NPP), has won the recent Sri Lankan presidential election. This marks the first presidential election since the economic meltdown in 2022. Dissanayake secured 52% of the votes, and the election saw a 75% voter turnout.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of Sri Lanka's National People's Power (NPP), emerged victorious in the recent presidential election, marking a significant triumph following the country's economic meltdown in 2022.

With a voter turnout of 75% from 13,400 polling stations, Dissanayake secured 52% of the votes, amounting to 727,000 ballots, outpacing his main rival, Sajith Premadasa, who garnered 23%.

The incumbent president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, lagged with only 16% of the votes. The new leadership aims to address the economic challenges faced by the country, promising adherence to IMF reforms with modifications to better aid the public.

(With inputs from agencies.)