Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn In As Sri Lanka’s New President

Sep 23, 2024.Sep 23, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Sri Lanka’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has taken his oath of office, vowing to “rewrite history” as the country emerges from its most severe economic crisis. Dissanayake, a left-leaning politician, positions himself as a challenger to the political status quo, with analysts viewing his victory as a rejection of the corruption and cronyism … Read more

Anura Kumara Dissanayake Wins Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election

Sep 23, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Leftist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake has secured victory in Sri Lanka’s presidential election after a historic second round of vote counting. In the first round, no candidate won over 50%, with Dissanayake receiving 42.31% and his main rival, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, earning 32.76%. After tallying voters’ second and third preferences, Dissanayake emerged as the … Read more