Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Marxist who has emerged as a lead contender in Sri Lanka’s elections?
The upcoming Sri Lankan presidential elections feature many old and popular names. However, one among them stands out — Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake: The People's Candidate in Sri Lanka's Presidential Race
Anura Kumara Dissanayake is a prominent candidate in Sri Lanka's presidential election, known for his leftist policies and anti-corruption promises. Despite limited parliamentary seats, Dissanayake has seen a surge in popularity with his pledge for change and economic reforms at a time of national crisis.
By Uditha Jayasinghe and Sudipto Ganguly COLOMBO (Reuters) -Millions of Sri Lankans were casting their votes on Saturday to ...
Sri Lankans are voting in a presidential election that will determine the course of the country’s recovery from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval ...
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Will JVP Become The Kingpin In Sri Lanka?Dissanayake stands out as the JVP leader. His party has never held significant power and has previously led Marxist uprisings ...
Sri Lanka's presidential elections have started with 38 candidates in the race. The primary contenders are President Ranil ...
Sri Lanka went to the polls on Saturday for a presidential election, which could impact the country's future after a severe ...
Sri Lanka commenced its crucial presidential election on Saturday, the first major poll since the devastating economic crisis ...
Promises of system change and economic stability define the first presidential polls since the upheaval of 2019 ...
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