Dissanayake elected new Sri Lanka prez: What is his stance on India?

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as Sri Lanka’s new president, becoming the first Marxist leader in the country’s history. His win is seen as a referendum on economic reforms during a severe crisis. Dissanayake aims to balance relations with India and China while addressing inflation and poverty. Dissanayake is the leader of the historically anti-India Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP).