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Voting ends in Sri Lanka's parliamentary election that's key for its new Marxist-leaning president
Sri Lankans have voted in a parliamentary election that's key for their new, Marxist-leaning president to consolidate his party’s power and follow through on promises of economic recovery
Sri Lanka election: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeks increased parliamentary strength
The president, Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake, 55, was elected in September but his National People's Power (NPP) coalition had just three of parliament's 225 seats, prompting him to dissolve it and seek a fresh mandate.
Why Is Sri Lankan Snap Election Important For Dissanayake?
Sri Lankans are voting in a parliamentary election Thursday that is key for the country's new, Marxist-leaning president to consolidate his party's power and follow through on promises of economic recovery.
Why Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election today matters for its future
In the past four years, the share of people living below the poverty line in Sri Lanka has risen to 25.9 per cent. The World Bank forecasts the economy to grow by just 2.2 per cent in 2024. Mr Dissanayake needs his alliance to win a two-thirds majority of 225 seats in the legislature to press forward with his reform package.
Sri Lanka Parliamentary Polls: Why These Elections Are Important For Left-Leaning President Anura Dissanayake?
Colombo: Voting for the 2024 Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka took place on Thursday. The counting of votes began immediately after the polling ended at 4 pm. The snap elections were called by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,
Sri Lanka Votes In Snap Elections To Parliament Called By President Dissanayake
Colombo: Voting for the 2024 Parliamentary Election commenced at 7 am on Thursday in Sri Lanka in snap elections called by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who won the polls this September, local media reported.
Sri Lanka: Leftist President Aruna Dissanayake's Party Poised To Win Snap Polls
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake won the presidential election on September 21 in a victory that marked a rejection of the traditional political parties.
2024 General Election: Sri Lanka Votes In Crucial Election Today
Over 17 million Sri Lankans will have the chance to vote for the country's tenth Parliament election weeks after Anura Kumara
Sri Lanka votes in parliamentary election in President Dissanayake’s first test; results tomorrow
Sri Lanka votes in a snap general election on Thursday, called by new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to secure a majority in parliament to back his policies in the island nation struggling to reco
Voting Begins In Sri Lanka Parliamentary Election
Polls opened in Sri Lanka's parliamentary vote on Thursday, AFP journalists saw, the island's first election under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who came to power two months ago.
Factbox-How Sri Lanka Elects Its New Parliament
Sri Lanka will vote in a snap general election on Thursday, called by new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to secure a majority in parliament to back his policies in the island nation struggling to recover from a crushing financial crisis.
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Sri Lanka votes today: President Dissanayake faces litmus test as NPP aims for majority control | All you need to know
This election is pivotal for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his National People’s Power (NPP) party, as they look ...
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Sri Lanka president expects 'strong majority' after snap poll
Mr Dissanayake took power in September presidential elections on a promise ... “We believe that this is a crucial ...