Marxist-leaning Anura Dissanayake leads vote count in Sri Lanka's presidential election

Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake was leading Sri Lanka’s presidential election after knocking out the incumbent liberal President Ranil Wickremesinghe from the race, as officials on Sunday began a second round of vote counting for the first time in the nation's history. More information with FRANCE 24 journalist in New Delhi, India, Sarah Jacob.

Sep 22, 2024 - 07:00
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Marxist-leaning Anura Dissanayake leads vote count in Sri Lanka's presidential election
Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake was leading Sri Lanka’s presidential election after knocking out the incumbent liberal President Ranil Wickremesinghe from the race, as officials on Sunday began a second round of vote counting for the first time in the nation's history. More information with FRANCE 24 journalist in New Delhi, India, Sarah Jacob.