Sri Lankans have cast their votes in a pivotal presidential election that will shape the country's path to recovery from its severe economic crisis and political turmoil. The election, featuring 38 candidates, is primarily a three-way contest among incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa.
With 17 million eligible voters, the final election results are anticipated to be revealed on Sunday. The outcome will reflect the public's verdict on Wickremesinghe's leadership during the nation's fragile economic revival, which involved restructuring its debt under an International Monetary Fund (IMF) program following a default in 2022.
