Sri Lanka Elects Anura Kumara Dissanayake Amid Hopes for Reform

Dissanayake's victory marks a break from traditional politics, but he faces significant challenges from opposition and minority groups.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, known for his anti-corruption stance, won Sri Lanka's presidential election, promising to clean up politics.
Dissanayake's Marxist past and unorthodox economic views have caused concern among the business community and political opponents.
The new president dissolved Parliament and called for early legislative elections in November to strengthen his party's position.
Dissanayake appointed Harini Amarasuriya as the new prime minister, making her the first woman to hold the position in 24 years.
Despite his victory, Dissanayake must address the grievances of minority communities, particularly Tamils, to achieve national unity.