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Sri Lanka is set to hold its presidential election on September 21, a pivotal vote following the country's economic turmoil in 2022 that led to mass protests and the resignation of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The current President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, faces significant challenges from popular opposition candidates, including Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who resonates with discontented youth, and Sajith Premadasa, who promises reforms while continuing IMF negotiations. Voter sentiment will largely be influenced by economic issues and perceptions of accountability for past mismanagement.
Source: YAHOO