Sri Lanka's presidential election has turned into a political thriller as voters await final results after an unprecedented second round of counting. Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake confirmed Sunday that Anura Kumara Dissanayake (National People's Power) and Sajith Premadasa (Samagi Jana Balawega) will advance to the next stage, while incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been eliminated.
🔍 Why it matters: – First time in history no candidate secured 50%+ votes – Counting centers now tallying 2nd/3rd preference votes – Final decision hinges on complex 1981 Elections Act rules
'This election shows democracy in action,' said political analyst Priyanthi Fernando. 'Voters are demanding change through this historic process.'
With economic recovery and social reforms at stake, all eyes are on how the preference votes will reshape Sri Lanka's political landscape. Stay tuned for updates! 🌏⚖️
