Marxist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayaka leads Sri Lanka's presidential vote

Sri Lanka's main Marxist politician, Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, leads the presidential election, likely becoming the first leftist head of state. With 58% of postal ballots counted, his victory seems certain. Rival Namal Rajapaksa has conceded. Economic issues dominated the campaign amid ongoing hardships from a past economic crisis.