AKD the new President of Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Image Source : madhyamamonline Certainly! Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent victory in the Sri Lankan presidential election is indeed an interesting development. Let’s dive into the details: Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake? Anura Kumara Dissanayake is a Marxist politician who secured victory in Sri Lanka’s presidential election. His win dealt a blow to the established political old guard, which had been widely criticized for the unprecedented economic crisis that hit the country two years prior. Born on November 24, 1968, into an ordinary family in a paddygrowing central part of Sri Lanka, Dissanayake has a background rooted in grassroots activism and political engagement. His pro-working class populist campaign resonated with youth support, and he emerged as a disruptor of the status quo. Let’s explore some key points about him: Political Journey: Dissanayake’s political involvement began during his school days when ...
