Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peremuna party has emerged as Sri Lanka`s new President, securing a landslide victory with 42.3% of the votes in the country’s first presidential election following the 2022 economic crisis. His election marks a significant shift, as he defeated established politicians, including Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Dissanayake on X, expressing eagerness to collaborate on strengthening multifaceted cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. Dissanayake, who is not from a traditional political background, called for unity among Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims, and all Sri Lankans in his victory message. This election follows the mass protests that forced former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign, leading to Wickremesinghe’s brief presidency. Dissanayake’s leadership is seen as a potential turning point for the nation as it seeks to recover from its recent turmoil.