Author: Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi and Aanya Wipulasena in Colombo

In Sri Lanka, the aftermath of a youth-led movement’s successful overthrow of the authoritarian president has left the country in a state of continued economic crisis. As the nation heads to the polls, candidates like the current president Ranil Wickremesinghe, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, and leftwing coalition leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake are vying for power in a time of widespread disenchantment with traditional politics. Despite promises of economic stability and reform, the population continues to struggle with poverty and high living costs. The legacy of dynastic politics, corruption allegations, and social inequalities loom large over the election, as many seek…