Marxist leader Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president after an election that saw voters reject an old guard accused of leading the country into economic crisis.

The growing support for Dissanayake, a center-left politician who ran on transparency and the working class, is a reflection of Sri Lanka’s broader societal unrest.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Sri Lankan people have voted for change. The election results – which surprised observers worldwide have declared victory for Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna or the JVP's leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Dissanayake’s win dealt a blow to a political old guard that has been widely blamed for the unprecedented economic crisis that hit the South Asian island nation two years ago.

Dissanayake’s victory represents a significant political shift in Sri Lanka which is still grappling with an economic fallout

Jaishankar met Sri Lanka's leaders, assuring continued support for the nation's economic recovery. He emphasized India's commitment to strengthening ties through cooperation in tourism, energy, and investment following Sri Lanka's recent financial crisis.

During a visit to Sri Lanka, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and other leaders to discuss deepening cooperation and strengthening ties. He assured continued support for Sri Lanka's economic rebuilding and addressed issues like tourism,

Jaishankar is the first foreign minister to visit Colombo since the presidential election won by the National People’s Power (NPP) alliance

India on Friday assured continued support to Sri Lanka for rebuilding its economy and, in turn, got Colombo's word that its territory will not be allowed to be used in a manner inimical to New Delhi’s

Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan President, pledges support for economic recovery, discusses security, fisheries conflict, and Tamil political settlement.