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A major upset has been seen in the results of Sri Lanka's general elections. After the second round of counting on Sunday, Sri Lanka's Election Commission has declared 56-year-old Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the winner of the presidential election. After winning the election, he has started preparations to take oath as the new president. It is being said that he may take oath on Monday.
first choice for president
According to the election results, Left leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emerged as the first choice for the post of President with 42.13 percent votes. While outgoing President Ranil Wickremesinghe has slipped to the third position. He got 17.27% votes. Also, after winning the election, Dissanayake has described his victory as our victory.
Will be sworn in as the 9th President of Sri Lanka
The NPP said Dissanayake will be sworn in as Sri Lanka's ninth president on Monday. Earlier, the Election Commission ordered a second round of counting as no candidate secured the 50 per cent vote share needed to be declared the winner in Saturday's election.
Expressed gratitude to the public on social media
Giving information about this on his social media handle X, he wrote, “The dream we have seen for centuries is finally coming true. This achievement is not the result of the work of a single person, but the result of the collective effort of thousands of you. Your commitment has brought us here and I am very grateful for that.” This victory belongs to all of us.
What did Anura Kumara say?
He further wrote that, our journey here has been paved by the sacrifices of many people who gave their sweat, tears and even their lives for this cause. Their sacrifices cannot be forgotten. We hold the scepter of their hopes and struggles and understand our responsibilities. Millions of eyes filled with hope and expectation are leading us forward and together we are ready to rewrite the history of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka's unity is the basis for a new beginning
He also said that this dream can only be realised through a new beginning. The unity of Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims and all Sri Lankans is the basis of this new beginning. The new renaissance we are looking for will emerge from this shared strength and vision. Let us join hands and shape this future together!
Anura contested the election from the NPP alliance
Anura Kumara Dissanayake contested the election as the candidate of the National People's Power (NPP) coalition, which also included his Marxist-leaning Janatha Vimukthi Peremuna (JVP) party.