Sri Lankans began voting on Saturday for a new president in what could mark a comeback for the Rajapaksa clan, lauded by supporters for crushing the Tamil Tigers but condemned by critics for war crimes, corruption and cosying up to China. Finally, Voting has been concluded and over 80% voter turnout recorded. WION also exclusively spoke to G. Parthasarathy, Political Analyst from New Delhi for more clarity on this.

Sri Lanka presidential election: Voting concluded, over 80% voter turnout recorded

Sri Lankans began voting on Saturday for a new president in what could mark a comeback for the Rajapaksa clan, lauded by supporters for crushing the Tamil Tigers but condemned by critics for war crimes, corruption and cosying up to China.

Voting begins in Sri Lanka presidential polls

The Indian Ocean nation of Sri Lanka emerged a decade ago from a devastating civil war to be rocked again this year by a series of Easter suicide bombings. Here are some key facts: Mostly Buddhist The teardrop-shaped tropical island off the southern tip of India is separated from the subcontinent by a shallow strip of sea known as the Palk Strait that is about 20 kilometres (12 miles) wide at the narrowest point.

Sri Lanka: Indian Ocean island marked by civil war

Voting in Sri Lanka's presidential election concluded on Saturday with reportedly registering over 80% voter turnout. Some 85,000 police were on duty for the election with a record 35 candidates running for president, an office with considerable power similar to the French political system, with close to 16 million eligible voters.

Voting concludes in Sri Lanka president polls; result may come by Sunday afternoon

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Gunmen fired on a convoy of buses carrying Muslims in northwest Sri Lanka early on Saturday before the beginning of presidential elections, police officials said.

Gunmen fire at bus carrying Muslim voters in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankans elect a new president on Saturday in a "finely balanced" race between the early favourite, former defence chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa, and government minister Sajith Premadasa, who has gained momentum in recent weeks.

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