Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as Sri Lanka's new president, becoming the first Marxist leader in the country's history. His win is seen as a referendum on economic reforms during a severe crisis.

If election result trends are to be believed, Anura Kumara Dissanayake is all set to replace incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake? Read on to know

Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people.