Sri Lanka's newly elected President has taken swift action by dissolving Parliament and announcing a snap election to consolidate power following his recent victory. The dissolution of Parliament was effective midnight Tuesday, with the parliamentary election scheduled for Nov. 14.
The President's party currently holds only three seats in the 225-member Parliament, and the upcoming election presents an opportunity for him to gain control of the chamber. This move comes after the President appointed a female lawmaker from his coalition as the country's first woman Prime Minister in 24 years.
