October 9, 2024, 05:42 PM - 1 min read
Chairman R M A L Ratnayake stated that these observers will come from regional countries, Russia, the Commonwealth, and the European Union to oversee the election proceedings.
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September 22, 2024, 09:41 PM - 5 min read
Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as Sri Lanka’s new president, marking a significant moment in the country’s political landscape. Dissanayake, a left-leaning leader with Marxist views, defeated both incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa in a closely contested election. His victory comes at a time when Sri Lanka is facing its worst financial crisis in decades, making his leadership pivotal for the country’s future.
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September 22, 2024, 04:32 PM - 5 min read
Sri Lanka’s 2024 presidential election has entered a historic phase, as no candidate has secured the 50% threshold required to win outright in the first round of voting. For the first time in the nation’s political history, a second round of counting has been ordered by the Election Commission to determine the winner through second-preference votes.
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September 22, 2024, 08:47 AM - 4 min read
Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the NPP has won Sri Lanka's presidential election with 52% of the vote, while Sajith Premadasa received 23% and incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe trailed with 16%, amid a voter turnout of about 75%.
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September 21, 2024, 05:57 PM - 3 min read
Polling for Sri Lanka's presidential elections concluded peacefully on Saturday, with over 60% voter turnout reported by 2 PM, marking the first elections since the country's severe economic crisis in 2022, while incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe faces strong competition from Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa.
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September 20, 2024, 06:11 PM - 4 min read
Sri Lanka is gearing up for a crucial presidential election as the nation seeks to recover from its worst economic crisis. The election is set for Saturday, and President Ranil Wickremesinghe is among the notable candidates vying for the top position.
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