Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake rose from a humble background to the pinnacle of leadership in Sri Lanka, presenting himself as a transformative leader to young voters and those tired of the ...

Leftist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake achieved a historic victory in Sri Lanka’s presidential election on Sunday.

Dissanayake’s anti-corruption, pro-poor pledges win him presidency Some investors concerned over how he will approach the ...

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist, has won Sri Lanka's presidential election following a historic second ballot count.

The 55-year-old candidate has been boosted by his promises of tough anti-corruption measures and bigger welfare schemes.

Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won the Sri Lankan presidential election, according to data released by the ...

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a member of parliament since 2000, comes from a working-class family. He was the first from his ...

As the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a left-wing marxist political party, Dissanayak has framed himself as a man of the people, a fresh face, and a new direction ...

Mr. Wickremesinghe, 75, a six-time former prime minister, is a political survivor. His elevation to the presidency in 2022, ...

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and candidate Namal Rajapaksa voted in the 2024 presidential election, crucial for ...

Namal Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, cast his vote in the 2024 Sri Lankan presidential election and ...

Anura Kumara Dissanayake may lack the political lineage of some of his rivals, but his leftist policies to help the poor and ...