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Sri Lanka Votes in First Election since Protests Ousted President
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In a significant development, Sri Lanka has gone to the polls in the first presidential election since the country’s president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was ousted in a mass protest movement in July 2022. The election marks a crucial step in the country’s transition towards a new era of democracy.
The election is being seen as a test of the nation’s ability to transition from an authoritarian government to a more democratic one. The outcome is being closely watched by international observers and analysts, who are keen to see if Sri Lanka can establish a stable and inclusive political system.
The election comes after months of political unrest, which saw massive protests and economic crisis engulf the country. The protests, which were sparked by allegations of corruption and nepotism, led to the resignation of President Rajapaksa and the dissolution of his government.
A total of 35 candidates are vying for the top spot, including four major contenders: Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sajith Premadasa, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and Dullas Alahapperuma. The election is expected to be closely contested, with no clear front-runner emerging as yet.
Sri Lanka’s economy has been in a state of crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic, with a severe shortage of foreign currency and a sharp decline in economic output. The election is seen as a critical step in addressing these issues and stabilizing the economy.
The international community is also closely watching the election, with the United States, the European Union, and other countries having expressed concern over the country’s political stability and economic crisis.
As the results begin to come in, it remains to be seen which candidate will emerge victorious and what their plans will be for the country’s future. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
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Sri Lanka votes in first election since protests ousted president
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