Dissanayake's victory signals a rejection of the political elite blamed for Sri Lanka's recent economic collapse. With his platform focused on working-class issues, he now faces the challenge of stabilizing the economy while addressing concerns about his Marxist background.

1. Dissanayake won with 5.7 million votes, defeating both Premadasa and Wickremesinghe, who had managed the country during its recent economic recovery.

2. The election served as a referendum on Wickremesinghe’s leadership, which included implementing IMF-backed austerity measures after Sri Lanka defaulted on its debt in 2022.

3. Dissanayake represents the spirit of the 2022 uprising against then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, advocating for a political "system change."

4. His National People’s Power coalition includes Marxist and civil society groups, a significant shift in the political landscape.

5. The immediate challenge for Dissanayake is maintaining economic stability while addressing concerns from business sectors about his revolutionary background.

AP News
September 22, 2024

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