Sri Lanka defaulted on $50 billion in external debt in 2022, pushing the populace towards an alternative candidate.
Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning National People's Power Party has won big in the parliamentary election, securing a two-thirds majority under leader President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.The Elections Commission reported that the NPP won a landslide 159 of 225 seats.These results follow Dissanayake's presidential victory on Sept. 21. In Sri Lanka, parliamentary elections take place at local level only once a leader has been chosen.
Sri Lanka's Road to Economic CollapseGrowing frustration with the political establishment over the nation's economic collapse allowed Dissanayake to secure 5.7 million votes.He began his political career as a student activist, gaining recognition for his leadership in leftist movements. In 2019, he founded the NPP as a Marxist alternative to traditional party politics.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sri Lanka votes in a parliamentary election that's key for its new Marxist-leaning presidentSri Lankans are voting in a parliamentary election that's key for their new, Marxist-leaning president to consolidate his party’s power and follow through on promises of economic recovery.
Read more »
Sri Lanka votes in a parliamentary election that's key for its new Marxist-leaning presidentSri Lankans are voting in a parliamentary election that's key for their new, Marxist-leaning president to consolidate his party’s power and follow through on promises of economic recovery.
Read more »
Sri Lanka votes in a parliamentary election that's key for its new Marxist-leaning presidentSri Lankans are voting in a parliamentary election that's key for their new, Marxist-leaning president to consolidate his party’s power and follow through on promises of economic recovery.
Read more »
Sri Lanka Votes in Election for Marxist-Leaning President's AgendaPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake's promise to hold corrupt officials accountable has fueled his public support.
Read more »
Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president takes large lead in parliamentary voteThe party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken a large lead in early results from the parliamentary elections, in an apparent solid mandate for his program for economic revival.
Read more »
Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president takes large lead in parliamentary voteThe party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken a large lead in early results from the parliamentary elections, in an apparent solid mandate for his program for economic revival.
Read more »