BREAKING: Sri Lankan lawmakers tap six-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as president, defying risk of more turmoil.
about whether a new government will be enough to fix the economy and placate a public furious at its politicians’ failures., 73, has wide experience in diplomatic and international affairs and has been leading the crucial IMF talks.
He had looked to be leading contender during a deadlock in discussions for an alliance between Alahapperuma and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa over who should be the presidential candidate. But support grew quickly for Alahapperuma after Premadasa withdrew and threw his support to him.Some expected Wickremesinghe supporters within the ruling coalition switched to him, and parties that had not decided their vote said they backed Alahapperuma.
Opponents of his candidacy fear he represents an extension of the Rajapaksa rule and a potential comeback for a beleaguered political dynasty.
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