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Published: Aug 21, 2024, 02:00 IST | Updated: Aug 21, 2024, 02:00 IST
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South Asia Aug 21, 2024, 02:00 IST
All you need to know about Sri Lanka Presidential Polls elections
Sri Lanka is gearing up for the first election since the economic meltdown triggered a political crisis. While the island nation is limping back it is still in the middle of its debt restructuring after facing protests, political upheaval, the pandemic and rising prices. Voters will head out to choose their next leader on September 21st. Here's how the elections work in Sri Lanka.
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