Anura Kumara Dissanayake Wins Sri Lanka Presidential Election, Set to be Sworn in as Ninth President

*Colombo, Sri Lanka, September 23, 2024* – Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) party, has emerged victorious in the Sri Lanka presidential election. The victory marks a significant political shift in the nation, with Dissanayake set to be sworn in as Sri Lanka’s ninth President later today at the Presidential Secretariat.Dissanayake’s win represents a major triumph for the NPP, which has gained momentum with promises of systemic reform and a focus on economic recovery and anti-corruption measures. His leadership during the campaign resonated with many Sri Lankans, who are looking for a change amid ongoing economic and social challenges.The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Presidential Secretariat, where Dissanayake will officially assume office, with national and international dignitaries expected to attend. The election marks a new chapter for Sri Lanka as it moves forward under Dissanayake’s leadership.This victory is seen as a turning point in the country’s political landscape, and all eyes will be on the new president as he takes on the monumental task of leading Sri Lanka through this critical period.