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In a historic election, Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been chosen as Sri Lanka’s new president, marking the first time the island nation will be governed by a leader with a staunch left-wing ideology. As the head of the National People’s Power (NPP) alliance, which includes the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Dissanayake’s rise to power signals a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. The NPP and JVP are known for advocating for strong state intervention, lower taxes, and leftist economic policies, aiming to tackle inequality and improve social welfare.

This election is the first presidential vote since the mass protests of 2022 that ousted the previous government. The new president’s victory reflects the public’s demand for transformation, echoing the sentiments of a nation weary of political instability and economic challenges.

Harini Amarasuriya, a senior NPP leader and member of parliament, hailed the win as “a vote for change,” emphasizing the fresh direction that Dissanayake’s leadership promises for Sri Lanka.