Author: Jude Amory

The 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election marked a significant turning point in the island nation’s political landscape, with Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), emerging as the victor. This rise of the JVP to the highest office in the country reflects deeper, long-term shifts in Sri Lankan politics, a result of growing dissatisfaction with traditional political parties and their inability to address the pressing issues facing the country. Over the past decade, Sri Lanka has witnessed a recurring cycle of political change, fuelled by disillusionment with sitting governments. The JVP’s ascent in 2024 can be seen…