Sri Lanka's political landscape is shifting fast! Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena announced his resignation via social media Monday, hours after Anura Kumara Dissanayake secured victory in the island nation's presidential election. 📱🇱🇰
In a formal letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Gunawardena confirmed his exit from both the PM role and parliament – which has now been dissolved. The move clears the way for Dissanayake's administration amid economic challenges and calls for reform.
Political analysts are calling this a 'democratic reboot' for the South Asian country, which defaulted on foreign debt in 2022. Many young voters reportedly backed Dissanayake's promises to combat corruption and revive Sri Lanka's economy. 💸⚖️
What's next? Watch for cabinet appointments and potential early parliamentary elections as this tropical nation of 22 million navigates fresh leadership. 🌴🗳️
