The Sri Lankan Presidential elections were fought this week in a closely contested environment. While the incumbent President Rajapakse was expected to win with a narrow margin, his competitor General Ponseka was also seen making strong advances.
But the results have been announced today, which has indicated a sweeping victory for Rajapakse. So he is expected to remain the Sri Lankan President for another five years. He has been successful in eliminating the three decade strong Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam last year. And that has enabled him to bring peace to the trouble torn Island nation after three decades.
He is expected to now focus on the development of the nation in a big way through better relationship with China. That could indeed be a big thorn in the country’s relationship with the neighboring India.
Rajapakse declared winner in Sri Lanka elections
January - 27 - 2010 - Wednesday
