Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a 55-year-old leftist politician known for his pro-working class stance, has been elected Sri Lanka’s next president in the country’s first election since the economic collapse of 2022.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist MP, won Sri Lanka’s presidential election, defeating prominent candidates. His victory signifies a shift in politics as he faces challenge of economic recovery. Despite his party’s anti-India stance,

His victory marks a shift towards change, with promises to tackle corruption and lead the country out of its ongoing economic crisis. This election follows Sri Lanka's worst financial crisis in decades,