Sri Lank's neighbours have to come to terms with the fact that AKD was the democratic choice of the mass people.
Dissanayake was elected president in the election held on Saturday.
Dissanayake, popularly known as AKD, polled 1.27 million votes more than nearest rival and main opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe finished third.
Sri Lank's neighbours have to come to terms with the fact that AKD was the democratic choice of the mass people.
Dissanayake was elected president in the election held on Saturday.
Dissanayake, popularly known as AKD, polled 1.27 million votes more than nearest rival and main opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe finished third.