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Sri Lankan Presidential Candidates Face an Electorate Upset by the Economy

Sep 16, 2024 | 20:50 GMT

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In Sri Lanka's presidential elections, differing views on the country's agreement with the International Monetary Fund and austerity measures, social issues involving Tamils and Muslims, and balancing relations with India and China heighten the risk of social unrest, delays in financial support, and uncertainty in economic planning and reforms, while the new president's insufficient support in Parliament may delay policy. ...

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