Sri Lanka’s Economic Woes Shape Elections as Dissanayake Wins
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 23, 2024, 06:20 IST | Updated: Sep 23, 2024, 06:20 IST
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as Sri Lanka's new president, securing 5.74 million votes in a tightly contested runoff. Dissanayake, 55, ran on a platform of clean governance and tackling corruption, appealing to voters frustrated by the economic hardship and austerity measures imposed during Wickremesinghe’s tenure.
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