Sri Lanka votes in first election since financial meltdown
Briefly

This election is set against a backdrop of economic hardship, as Sri Lanka grapples with the repercussions of its unprecedented financial crisis and the need for recovery.
Harini Amarasuriya highlighted the importance of transparent foreign investments, emphasizing that while they welcome investment, it must not come at the cost of integrity and accountability.
Candidates like Anura Kumara Dissanayake are shifting the narrative towards foreign investments, with promises to reconsider or cancel deals that are perceived as compromising national interests.
Ultimately, the election seeks to address the citizens' frustrations regarding austerity policies and the direction the new government will take towards economic stability.
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