Mr Dissanayake was elected president in September in a rejection of traditional political parties that have governed the island nation.

President Anura Dissanayake's National People's Power Party Wins Parliamentary Majority ...

Sri Lankans handed Anura Kumara Dissanayake a thumping win in a snap general election, giving its new leftist president ...

Voters have handed Anura Kumara Dissanayake a significant win in a snap general election, giving its new leftist president ...

The alliance of Sri Lanka's new leader is headed for victory in the country's snap parliamentary elections, according to ...

New Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's party was set for a landslide victory in snap legislative elections, initial results showed Friday.

Sri Lanka president’s party headed for landslide in snap elections: Early results - Dissanayake seeks a strong mandate to ...

Sri Lanka's National People's Power coalition, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, secured a majority in a snap election. Winning 52 seats, it aims to address poverty and amend governance.