Sri Lanka election: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeks increased parliamentary strength
Sri Lanka began counting votes cast on Thursday in a snap general election that will decide if the Indian Ocean island nation will give its new leftist president greater legislative power to help the poor as it recovers from a financial meltdown.
Sri Lanka Votes in a Parliamentary Election That's Key for Its New Marxist-Leaning President
Sri 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
Sri Lanka Votes in Election for Marxist-Leaning President's Agenda
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's promise to hold corrupt officials accountable has fueled his public support.
Snap Sri Lankan election poses test for new leader
Sri Lanka’s 17.1 million voters head to the polls again on Thursday to vote in snap parliamentary elections, barely seven weeks after choosing a new president. More than 8,800 candidates are in the fray in an election marked by a low-key campaign.
Factbox-How Sri Lanka elects its new parliament
Sri Lanka will vote in a snap general election on Thursday, called by new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to secure a majority in parliament to back his policies in the island nation struggling to recover from a crushing financial crisis.
Sri Lankan president seeks party win in parliamentary election to help him push his economic reforms
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is looking to consolidate his party’s power in Thursday’s parliamentary election to help him implement his election pledges to solve the country’s economic woes and foster good governance.
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Govt. will face another crisis in 2028 – Sajith Premadasa
Sajith Premadasa claims that the new government will also face the same consequences as the previous government by not being ...
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New IMF agreement a must: Sajith
A new agreement with the IMF is a must in order to extend the debt repayment period to 2033 and to avoid another economic ...
'Despite pledging tax cuts, the government aligns with IMF requirements' says Sajith: Homeland News 05 Nov
SBS Sinhala reporter and senior journalist Mr. Manoj Udatiyawala presents today's latest news highlights from Sri Lanka.
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Sajith slams govt. over ignored promises
Sajith Premadasa criticized the incumbent government’s failure to fulfill its promises on tax reduction, fuel price reduction ...
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“Never thought Sajith Premadasa would be a weak leader”– Ajith Mannapperuma
But I didn’t believe what happened. I trusted Sajith Premadasa and I knew he wouldn’t make such a stupid decision. I shared all my thoughts with him and associated with him very closely.
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SJB leader Sajith Premadasa criticizes unfulfilled promises by President
Samagi Jana Balawegaya leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the public feels lost and disillusioned due to the actions and statements of the President. Speaking at a public meeting in central Colombo, ...
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Sajith accuses President of breaking promises and depriving people of benefits
Samagi Jana Balawegaya leader Sajith Premadasa criticized President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, claiming he has not only broken promises made to the people but also deprived them of their rightful ...
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Sri Lanka's Election: A Decisive Moment in Economic Recovery
The election impacts policies shaped by the IMF bailout. Key contenders include opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and ...
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"Will never allow the Thriposha factory to be closed'' - Sajith Premadasa (Video)
Samagi Jana Balawegaya leader Sajith Premadasa has accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of attempting to close down the ...