Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's coalition has achieved a significant victory in the recent parliamentary elections, securing 159 out of 225 seats. This substantial majority provides Dissanayake with a robust mandate to implement his proposed economic reforms aimed at steering the nation out of its financial crisis.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) party registered a huge victory in the snap general elections. The Marxist-led coalition won 159 seats in the 225-member parliament — allowing him to carry out sweeping reforms,

Sri Lanka defaulted on $50 billion in external debt in 2022, pushing the populace towards an alternative candidate.