​Back from the brink: The Hindu Editorial on the Sri Lankan elections and the road ahead
Sri Lanka’s ninth presidential election, scheduled for September 21, has attracted a record 39 candidates, signalling a return to “business as usual” despite the severe economic crisis of 2022. The number of contenders, four more than in 2019, suggests a robust democratic process. There are familiar faces and some surprises. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, traditionally…