President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's promise to hold corrupt officials accountable has fueled his public support.
Sri Lankans cast ballots in a parliamentary election Thursday, the results of which are crucial for newly elected Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who seeks to secure legislative backing for his economic reform agenda.With voting closing at 4 p.m. local time, 17 million citizens were eligible to vote, though turnout details remain undisclosed.
The country's economic collapse resulted from multiple factors, including tax cuts in 2019, a decline in foreign reserves, and disrupted tourism and remittances due to the COVID-19 pandemic.New Generation of Candidates Faces Traditional RivalsUnder Sri Lanka's proportional representation system, 196 out of 225 parliamentary seats are elected, while 29 are filled based on nationwide vote proportions.
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