evidence: National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake seems set to become Sri Lanka’s ninth executive president on Sunday (September 22, 2024) with an impressive show in the presidential election, according to postal voting results of seven electoral districts. [...] According to the trend shown in postal voting results, analysts say Mr. Dissanayake is likely to win the presidency by more than 50% votes. [...] A total of 38 candidates are in the fray this election, which features a three-cornered race between incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa, and prominent opposition legislator Anura Kumara Dissanayake.