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Sri Lanka's Crucial Parliamentary Election: Economic Recovery at Stake

Sri Lankans vote in pivotal parliamentary elections that could reshape the country's political landscape under the new president's leadership.

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Updated: Nov 14th, 2024, 12:36 AM ET

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Sri Lankans are voting in crucial parliamentary elections aimed at consolidating power for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National People's Power party, which seeks to recover from an economic crisis. The polls come just weeks after his presidential victory, marking a significant challenge for the NPP due to competition from established parties. Dissanayake's party must secure at least 113 seats in Parliament to implement reforms, tackling high inflation and economic instability post-2022 crisis. The election's outcome could influence the country's adherence to IMF bailout conditions and plans for political reform.

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