President Ranil Wickremesinghe confirms the scheduling of the presidential election before the parliamentary election, in line with the Elections Commission s timeline and amid pressure from the ruling SLPP party.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe confirmed plans to hold the presidential election this year before the parliamentary elections. Despite calls to reverse the order, the Election Act mandates the presidential poll first. Economic challenges persist as Sri Lanka navigates an IMF bailout under Wickremesinghe's leadership.
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