Sri Lanka's Marxist-Leaning Dissanayake Promises Change as His Popularity Soars
Although Dissanayake's Janatha Vimukthi Peremuna (JVP) party has just three seats in parliament, the 55-year-old candidate has been boosted by his promises of tough anti-corruption measures and bigger welfare schemes.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake: The People's Candidate in Sri Lanka's Presidential Race
Anura Kumara Dissanayake is a prominent candidate in Sri Lanka's presidential election, known for his leftist policies and anti-corruption promises. Despite limited parliamentary seats, Dissanayake has seen a surge in popularity with his pledge for change and economic reforms at a time of national crisis.
Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Marxist who has emerged as a lead contender in Sri Lanka’s elections?
The upcoming Sri Lankan presidential elections feature many old and popular names. However, one among them stands out — Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party.
Were the JVP/NPP to come to power, it would rapidly come into open and violent conflict with the working class, using ...
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As Sri Lanka votes, a $2.9bn IMF loan looms largeAhead of Sri Lanka’s presidential election, no issue is more central than the economy. With the South Asian country still ...
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Sri Lanka will hold its first election after the Indian Ocean island's economy collapsed in 2022, resulting in massive public ...
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