Voting under way in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse
Sri Lanka began voting on Saturday in its first presidential election since the country's economic collapse, with the unpopular IMF austerity plan at the forefront of voters' minds. President Ranil Wickremesinghe faces stiff competition as his belt-tightening measures, while stabilizing the economy, have left millions struggling, sparking support for opposition candidates promising political change.
Tomas Kauer - Moderator 
Sri Lanka began voting on Saturday in its first presidential election since the country's economic collapse, with the unpopular IMF austerity plan at the forefront of voters' minds. President Ranil Wickremesinghe faces stiff competition as his belt-tightening measures, while stabilizing the economy, have left millions struggling, sparking support for opposition candidates promising political change.
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