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National People's Power
Sri Lanka’s New President Promises to Clean House
By Lasanda Kurukulasuriya
Above all, Sri Lankans voted for Anura Kumara Dissanayake due to his pledges to radically change the country’s corrupt political culture.
Sri Lanka’s New President Calls Parliamentary Election to Consolidate His Mandate
By Bharatha Mallawarachi
President Dissanayake dissolved Parliament hours after he swore in Harini Amarasuriya as the country's new prime minister.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake: A New Era of Reform Amid Economic Turmoil in Sri Lanka
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The growing support for Dissanayake, a center-left politician who ran on transparency and the working class, is a reflection of Sri Lanka’s broader societal unrest.
Marxist Dissanayake Wins Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election
By Krishan Francis, Sheikh Saaliq, and Bharatha Mallawarachi
The 55-year-old pro-working class leader has said he will renegotiate the IMF deal to make austerity measures more bearable for the poor.
Sri Lanka’s Anura Dissanayake a Strong Contender for President
By Krishan Francis and Bharatha Mallawarachi
His alliance’s focus on the working class is expected to win the support of those struggling with the high cost of living.
Why Is Namal Rajapaksa Contesting the Sri Lankan Presidential Election When He’s Likely to Lose?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The SLPP is hoping its strategy of fielding Namal will save the party from decimation in the parliamentary election that is due to follow.
Sri Lanka to Vote in Presidential Elections on September 21
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The first election since the mass unrest in 2022 is likely to be a fiercely fought contest.
Sri Lanka Heads Toward a Pivotal Presidential Poll
By Rathindra Kuruwita
In recent years, elections have been repeatedly postponed. Will that be the fate of the presidential election too?
In Sri Lanka, the Political Opposition Remains as Fragmented as Ever
By Uditha Devapriya and Rumeth Jayasinghe
As Sri Lanka prepares for presidential and general elections, where do the various parties stand?
Sri Lankan Leftist Coalition’s India Visit Raises its Profile
By Rathindra Kuruwita
A delegation of the National People’s Power, which has emerged as a major political force following the 2022 mass protests, met top officials of India’s diplomatic and security establishment.
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