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Sri Lanka’s Snap Elections: Everything You Need To Know

On November 14, Sri Lanka's 17.1 million registered voters goes to the polls for the snap parliamentary election that will settle a pivotal segment of their new president's terms in office. What Are Snap Elections? Unlike regular scheduled elections, snap elections are called ahead of schedule, mostly because of a...

Who Is Anura Kumara Dissanayake? Marxist Leader Secured These Many VOTES To Become New President Of Sri Lanka

Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake is poised to become the next President of Sri Lanka, as initial vote counts released on Sunday show him leading the race. With just over a million votes tallied, Dissanayake has secured 42% of the vote, putting him well ahead of his competitors. Opposition leader...