President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National People's Power coalition secured 159 seats in Sri Lanka's parliamentary elections, enabling a mandate for wider welfare initiatives post-austerity.
The public's discontent with the Rajapaksa family and their alleged mismanagement culminated in protests that resulted in the ouster of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa amid an economic crisis.
Dissanayake's rise reflects a longing among Sri Lankans for a break from traditional power dynamics, as he champions fighting corruption and enhancing welfare after years of economic hardship.
Despite concerns regarding the coalition's political inexperience, Dissanayake's platform resonated with citizens, advocating for significant changes to combat nepotism and respond to the ongoing economic struggles.
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