PM Modi Congratulates Dissanayake on Sri Lankan Presidential Election Victory

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 23rd Sept. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his victory in the Sri Lankan presidential election, expressing eagerness to collaborate closely to enhance Indo-Lanka multifaceted cooperation.

Dissanayake, a Marxist leader and head of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna party’s broader front, the National People’s Power (NPP), emerged victorious after an unprecedented second round of vote counting.

The 56-year-old politician defeated his closest rival, Sajith Premadasa of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe was eliminated in the first round, failing to secure a spot in the top two.

“Congratulations @anuradisanayake, on your victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential elections. Sri Lanka holds a special place in India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision SAGAR,” Modi wrote on X. He added, “I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our multifaceted cooperation for the benefit of our people and the entire region.”