Sri Lanka’s political landscape has shifted significantly with the election of Anura Kumara Dissanayaka as the country’s 10th president. Dissanayaka, leader of the People’s Liberation Front (JVP), won the run-off election by a landslide, signaling voters’ rejection of establishment politics in the wake of the 2022 economic crisis. His victory comes as Sri Lanka continues to grapple with the aftermath of its worst financial crash, and the public’s growing disillusionment with the ruling elite.
PM Modi Congratulates Sri Lanka’s President-Elect
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Dissanayaka shortly after his victory was announced. Modi took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to convey his greetings, writing, “Congratulations @anuradisanayake, on your victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential elections. Sri Lanka holds a special place in India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision SAGAR.” He also expressed optimism about future cooperation, adding,
“I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our multifaceted cooperation for the benefit of our people and the entire region.”
In response, after winning Sri Lanka’s presidential elections, Anura Kumara Dissanayake also tweeted, “Thank you, Prime Minister Modi, for your kind words and support. I share your commitment to strengthening the ties between our nations. Together, we can work towards enhancing cooperation for the benefit of our peoples and the entire region.”
