Sri Lanka's newly elected Parliament has convened, with the Speaker and other key officials elected. The session marks the beginning of the country's next legislative term.

Sri Lanka: President Anura Dissanayake Addresses The Parliament

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's leftist coalition secured a resounding victory in snap legislative elections, according to results released on Friday. The win reflects widespread public discontent with establishment parties, which voters blame for the country's ongoing economic crisis. Dissanayake's coalition's triumph marks a significant shift in Sri Lanka's political landscape, as citizens demand change and accountability.

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In Sri Lanka's upcoming elections, President Anura seeks to strengthen his party's influence in Parliament. With a focus on expanding his parliamentary presence, he aims to push forward key reforms and enhance political stability. His strategy includes building broader support across the political spectrum.

Sri Lanka Elections: Sri Lankans Vote In Hope Of Economic Recovery

Sri Lanka Elections: President Anura Aims to Strengthen Parliamentary Majority

Sri Lanka is now holding elections to choose a new parliament. Voting will conclude at 4 p.m. local time, having started at 7 a.m. There are 8,800 contenders vying for 225 spots. Since President Anura Kumara Dissanayake wants to win a legislative majority, the outcome of the parliamentary election will have a significant impact on the future direction of Sri Lanka's new administration.

Sri Lanka Elections: Litmus Test For Anura Dissanayake

All eyes are on the general elections in Sri Lanka as the campaign for the polls has ended. The island nation has now moved into a silent period, during which all campaign activities are prohibited until election day. Watch in for more details!

Poll Campaigning Ends for Sri Lanka General Elections

Sri Lanka To Vote For Parliament on November 14

Sri Lanka is set to conduct its parliamentary elections on November 14th, with the vote expected to shape the country’s political landscape amid ongoing economic challenges.

Sri Lanka to Hold Parliamentary Elections on November 14th

Ahead of the upcoming Sri Lanka elections, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has laid out conditions for forming an alliance with the United National Party (UNP). Premadasa, leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has expressed willingness to collaborate but insists on key policy agreements and leadership roles within the coalition. The potential alliance could reshape the electoral landscape, as both parties seek to strengthen their positions against the ruling government. Negotiations are ongoing as the election date approaches.

Dissanayake and Wijewardene to Join Sajith Premadasa: Reports

Voting for Sri Lanka's presidential election is underway, with 17 million voters set to decide the country's next leader. As the nation votes, the election promises to be a turning point for Sri Lanka's future. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Total 38 Candidates Vying to Win Top Executive Post

Two years after suffering its worst-ever economic crisis, Sri Lankans will vote for a new President in a tightly contested election on Saturday (September 21) that will determine the fate of the fragile economy.

Sri Lanka Presidential Election: First election in Sri Lanka since 2022 economic meltdown

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is fighting an uphill battle for a fresh mandate. Can leading candidate Aruna Dissanayake stop Wickremesinghe's re-election bid? Will Ranil Wickremesinghe survive the test or will Sri Lanka see a new president? Counting begins.

Can Anura Kumara Dissanayake Win Sri Lanka Presidential Election 2024?

Polls closed in Sri Lanka's first election since the economic collapse. Millions of voters cast their votes today (Saturday) to select a leader who will face the task of bolstering the country's fragile economic recovery following its worst financial crisis in decades.

Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Voting Ends in Sri Lanka's First Election Since Economic Collapse

Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Sri Lanka’s crucial presidential election today (Saturday), in the island country’s first major polling exercise since its economic collapse in 2022.

Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Sri Lankans Votes in First Election Since Economic Collapse

Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Sri Lankans Vote to Elect Island Nation's 10th President

Two years after suffering its worst-ever economic crisis, Sri Lankans will vote for a new President in a tightly contested election on Saturday (September 21) that will determine the fate of the fragile economy. WION decode's Sri Lanka's story so far.

Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Decoding Sri Lanka's story so far since worst-ever economic crisis

Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Voters to Cast Their Ballot on September 21

Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Will Sri Lanka Deliver a Clear Mandate?

Crisis-hit Sri Lankan voters, struggling with higher prices, especially for food, are looking at this weekend's election, pinning hopes for economic relief to come with the new president. WION brings you a ground report.

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections: WION reports from the ground ahead of September 21 polls

Crisis-hit Sri Lankan voters, struggling with higher prices, especially for food, are looking at this weekend's election, pinning hopes for economic relief to come with the new president.

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