Sri Lanka’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is poised to lead his leftist party to a sweeping parliamentary victory on Thursday, garnering unexpected support from the nation’s business leaders. Dissanayake, known for his socialist ideology and admiration for figures like Karl Marx and Che Guevara, has gained the endorsement of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), who see his economic recovery plans as aligning with their interests. The election is anticipated to bring significant political shifts, as Dissanayake’s People’s Liberation Front (JVP) is expected to leverage its newfound influence to implement reforms and navigate the country’s ongoing economic crisis.