Presidential Election In Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) political party, led by presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa, is launching a broad alliance with several political parties in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 8, 2024. Eight parties are collaborating on Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for the upcoming presidential election. The 2024 presidential election in Sri Lanka is scheduled for September 21, 2024. This election is significant as it is coming amid a severe socio-economic crisis affecting the country, with widespread public dissatisfaction and protests against the government. (Photo by Akila Jayawardena/NurPhoto via Getty Images)