Marxist lawmaker Dissanayake claims he has won Sri Lankan presidential race
Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won the Sri Lankan presidential election, according to data released by the Election Commission Sunday. Mr Dissanayake secured victory over opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and incumbent liberal President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who took over the country two years ago after its economy hit bottom.