‘Self-Avowed Marxist’: Who Is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka’s New President?
15 Nov 2024 18:16 PM IST
Sri Lanka's National People's Power (NPP), led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, swept early legislative elections, marking a historic rejection of traditional parties blamed for economic mismanagement. With 123 parliamentary seats secured, the leftist coalition garnered overwhelming support for its anti-corruption and reform-driven agenda.