Published: Sep 22, 2024, 21:15 IST | Updated: Sep 22, 2024, 21:15 IST
World Sep 22, 2024, 21:15 IST
Sri Lanka Elections: Dissanayake Promises Economic Reforms
Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as Sri Lanka's new president, securing 5.74 million votes in a tightly contested runoff. Dissanayake, 55, ran on a platform of clean governance and tackling corruption, appealing to voters frustrated by the economic hardship and austerity measures imposed during Wickremesinghe’s tenure.