Silva, Kalinga Tudor
Sri Lanka’s democratic turn to the left
- Economic & Political Weekly
- 60(15), Apr 12, 2025: p.10-14
Sri Lankans elected the National People’s Power in the presidential and parliamentary elections held on 21 September and 14 November 2024, respectively. This may be seen as a protest vote against the ruling regime and a continuation of mass protests and anti-corruption agitations triggered by the economic crisis that unfolded in mid-2022. This article explores the factors leading to this political transition and its implications for the future. – Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2025/15/commentary/sri-lankas-democratic-turn-left.html