While Dissanayake did not secure a simple majority during the first round of counting for the presidential race, he led with 42.3 per cent in the second round. NPP at present holds only three ...

Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been named president-elect by Sri Lanka's electoral commission. This follows an ...

Sri Lanka's new leftist leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has gained unexpected support as he aims to expand his three parliamentary seats into a majority in Thursday's elections. As reported by ...

Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National People's Power, which holds only three seats currently, is aiming to win a parliamentary ...