Published: Sep 22, 2024, 19:55 IST | Updated: Sep 22, 2024, 19:55 IST
World Sep 22, 2024, 19:55 IST
Sri Lanka Elections: Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn In As Sri Lanka's New President
Sri Lanka’s new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has taken office with a pledge to usher in "clean" politics, as the nation grapples with recovery from its worst economic crisis. A left-leaning leader, Dissanayake positions himself as a disruptor of the status quo, with his victory signaling a public rejection of the corruption and cronyism that have long troubled the country.