In a political paradigm shift, Sri Lanka leans to the left
That conflict, between the Tamil Tiger rebels and the Sri Lankan state, erupted in 1983. The Tigers eventually had vast areas under their control in their fight for an independent territory in the island's north and east, but were defeated and all but wiped out in a 2009 military offensive.
Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake to be Sri Lanka's next President
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the left-wing leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), has won the 2024 Sri Lanka Presidential election. He defeated the incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe and will be the island nation's ninth executive president,
Marxist Leads Presidential Vote as Sri Lanka Rejects the Old Order
Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people.
Sri Lanka's presidential election heads to second round of counting
Sri Lanka's presidential election has progressed to a second round of counting for the first time, as no candidate reached the required 50 percent threshold. Anura Kumara Dissanayake leads with 42.31 percent,
5 Facts About Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Man Likely To Become Sri Lanka President
Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken a commanding lead in the presidential election, winning approximately 53 per cent of the counted votes.
Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, new President of Sri Lanka
“100 % sure.” That is what Anura Kumara Dissanayake, opposition legislator from Colombo, said days before the September 21 election, when a visiting journalist asked if he could win the presidential race. His calm confidence could have had only one basis — the certainty that he embodies the change Sri Lankans emphatically want.
The magic behind Dissanayake’s rise in Sri Lankan politics
As the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a left-wing marxist political party, Dissanayak has framed himself as a man of the people, a fresh face, and a new direction
The Candidates Vying to Lead Sri Lanka’s $84 Billion Economy Out of Crisis
Sri Lanka’s upcoming presidential election has become a referendum on a $3 billion International Monetary Fund loan program that has helped to pull the island nation out of its worst economic crisis since independence.
Sri Lanka to hold Presidential election on Saturday
Sri Lankans head to the polls this Saturday to choose the country 10th president, marking the nation first presidential election since the devastating econo
Sri Lanka's Dissanayake and Premadasa head to presidential race runoff
By Uditha Jayasinghe and Sudipto Ganguly COLOMBO (Reuters) -Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa headed to a run-off for Sri Lanka's presidency on Sunday, the election body said,
Marxist Dissanayake leads early vote count in Sri Lanka's presidential election
Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake leads early official results in Sri Lanka's presidential election, according to tallies released on Sunday by the Election Commission, but he is still short of the 50% needed for victory.
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Anura Dissanayake wins: A closer look at Sri Lanka's first Communist president
The Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader's campaign was built on sweeping reforms, tackling corruption and ensuring economic relief. In short, Dissanayake offered a political ...
Sri Lanka Elections 2024: Presidential Poll Goes To Historic 2nd Count After No Candidate Crosses 50% Mark
The latest results showed Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna party's broader front National People’s Power (NPP) had won 39.52 per cent of the votes counted.
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Economy on centre stage, as Sri Lanka set to vote today in first polls since 2022 crisis
As Sri Lanka continues to recover from the devastating economic crisis of 2022, the people of the island nation, who have ...
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JVP Pledges to Cancel Adani Wind Project If Elected
The Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has vowed to cancel Adani Group’s wind power project in Sri Lanka if it wins the upcoming presidential election. JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake ...