Sri Lankans are voting in the first presidential election since mass protests ousted the leader in 2022 amid an economic crisis. The vote is seen as a referendum on economic reforms aimed at recovery, but many still struggle with tax hikes and subsidy cuts. Economic concerns dominate the close race, with President Ranil Wickremesinghe seeking another term against strong contenders like Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sajith Premadasa, and Namal Rajapaksa. Counting begins after polls close, with results expected by Sunday morning.

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