Sri Lanka
https://www.aviation-defence-universe.com/marxist-leader-anura-kumara-dissanayake-triumphs-in-sri-lankan-presidential-election/ Marxist Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake Triumphs in Sri Lankan Presidential Election New leadership in Srilanka • Promises to Tackle Economic Crisis • Vows Anti-Corruption Drive By Jai Kumar Verma New Delhi. 02 October 2024. In a stunning political upset, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), was elected as the President of Sri Lanka, defeating long-established political figures in a tight race. Dissanayake, popularly known as AKD, secured his victory in the second round of counting on September 21, 2024, after none of the candidates managed to achieve a majority in the first round. The election marked a turning point for Sri Lanka, with the masses embracing Dissanayake’s promises of corruption-free governance, economic reforms, and a break from the dynastic politics that have dominated the coun