Sri Lankan MPs voted on Wednesday to elect six-time former Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, as president of the island.
Wickremesinghe has been performing president since Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the nation as a result of rising political turmoil on the island.
Sri Lanka is at present experiencing its worst financial disaster in dwelling reminiscence, with residents dealing with shortages of meals, gas and different provides.
This has induced rising discontent amongst Sri Lankans, who've been protesting for months; final week tensions got here to a head when protesters burned down Rajapaksa's residence.
President Wickremesinghe's, 73, had one fundamental challenger for the function, however former minister Dullus Alahapperuma was defeated 134 votes to 82 in parliament on Wednesday.
There may be some concern, nevertheless, that Wednesday's vote might reignite protests as a result of President Wickremesinghe's historical past - he has been concerned in Sri Lankan politics for the final 45 years.
In consequence, the political dinosaur is strongly disliked by many citizens, who view him as a part of the nation's political elite.
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