Sri Lanka is gearing up for a crucial presidential election scheduled for September 21, which is expected to serve as a litmus test for President Ranil Wickremesinghe's handling of the country's severe economic crisis. The independent elections commission announced the election date, with nominations set to be accepted on August 15.
President Wickremesinghe is anticipated to run for re-election, facing stiff competition from opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and leftist political party leader Anura Dissanayake, who has garnered support following the economic turmoil.
