Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn in as Sri Lanka's President

Dissanayake's election marks a shift away from the old guard amid the nation's severe economic crisis.

Dissanayake, 55, leads the Marxist-leaning National People's Power coalition and defeated 37 other candidates in the election.
The election saw voters reject the traditional political elite blamed for the country's economic turmoil.
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena resigned, allowing Dissanayake to appoint a new prime minister and cabinet.
Dissanayake faces the immediate challenge of addressing the economic crisis, including renegotiating IMF loan terms.
His presidency will require balancing relations between China and India, while addressing internal issues such as corruption and ethnic tensions.