Sri Lanka's Presidential Election Draws Record 39 Candidates Amid Economic Crisis

The September 21 vote will be crucial in determining the country's path to financial recovery and political stability.

A record 39 candidates, including two Buddhist monks, will contest the election.
Incumbent President Wickremesinghe seeks approval for his economic reforms.
Key rivals include opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and Marxist Anura Dissanayake.
The election is seen as a referendum on handling the 2022 economic crisis.
No female candidates are among the 39 presidential hopefuls.