‘Understand the complex task’: Anura Kumar Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lankan president – Times of India

Anura Kumar Dissanayake (File photo) Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and National People’s Power (NPP coalition), was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president on Monday morning, after a decisive victory in the country’s presidential elections.The election results announced a day earlier, signaled a rejection of the nation’s traditional political elite,…

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Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka’s new president – Times of India

Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka’s new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has been elected as Sri Lanka’s next President after the first elections since the country’s economic crisis. Dissanayake is the leader of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)’s broader coalition National People’s Power (NPP).Dissanayake secured almost 42% of the popular vote against his nearest rival…

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