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Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes oath as the new president of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's first leftist president took office on Monday, pledging to rebuild public trust in politics but cautioning that there is no quick fix for the hardships caused by the recent economic crisis. Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the People's Liberation Front (JVP) was sworn in at the historic Presidential Secretariat in Colombo after a decisive victory in Saturday's election.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes oath as the new president of Sri Lanka

Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes oath as the new president of Sri Lanka

Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes oath as the new president of Sri Lanka

Dissanayake's victory in Sri Lanka a 'historic occasion', says CPI(M)

Dissanayake, a Marxist leader, was sworn in as Sri Lanka's ninth president earlier in the day.

Dissanayake's victory in Sri Lanka a 'historic occasion', says CPI(M)

Dissanayake's victory in Sri Lanka a 'historic occasion', says CPI(M)

Dissanayake's victory in Sri Lanka a 'historic occasion', says CPI(M)

Share PM Modi's commitment to strengthening Lanka-India ties: President Dissanayake

Dissanayake said this in a post on X in response to Prime Minister Modi's post on Sunday in which he congratulated the Marxist leader for his victory in Sri Lanka's presidential election.

Share PM Modi's commitment to strengthening Lanka-India ties: President Dissanayake

Share PM Modi's commitment to strengthening Lanka-India ties: President Dissanayake

Share PM Modi's commitment to strengthening Lanka-India ties: President Dissanayake

Sri Lanka's new President Dissanayake pledges to do everything to clean public life

In his inaugural address to the nation, Dissanayake thanked his predecessor Ranil Wickremesinghe for respecting the people’s mandate and facilitating a peaceful transfer of power.

Sri Lanka's new President Dissanayake pledges to do everything to clean public life

Sri Lanka's new President Dissanayake pledges to do everything to clean public life

Sri Lanka's new President Dissanayake pledges to do everything to clean public life

Sri Lanka elections: Anura’s win will pose new challenges for India

Anura Kumara Dissanayake heads the Marxist-leaning Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna that not only espouses Sinhala chauvinism but is known for having fanned anti-Indian sentiments in the tiny Indian Ocean island in the past.

Sri Lanka elections: Anura’s win will pose new challenges for India

Sri Lanka elections: Anura’s win will pose new challenges for India

Sri Lanka elections: Anura’s win will pose new challenges for India