Sri Lanka’s Election Commission announced the presidential election will be held between September 17 and October 16. President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to contest under a new symbol, representing multiple parties as a national candidate. Wickremesinghe, who assumed office in 2022 amidst economic turmoil, may face competition from Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and SLFP’s candidate, former president Maithripala Sirisena’s choice. The election holds significance amidst political shifts and economic challenges in the island nation.