evidence: In the second pre election poll conducted by Numbers.lk, Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) emerges as the frontrunner in Sri Lanka’s upcoming presidential election, with incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe making significant gains compare to the April, pushing Sajith Premadasa to third place. The poll, conducted online from August 9th to 23rd, surveyed 3,900 adults across all 22 electoral districts and has a margin of error of +/- 3.0%. [...] According to the survey, Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the National People’s Power (NPP) leads the race with 43% of the vote. Current President Ranil Wickremesinghe has secured 27% of the electorate's support, overtaking Sajith Premadasa, who now holds 22%. Namal Rajapaksa, who recently entered the race, holds 3% of voter support.