Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, former Sri Lankan Army chief and key figure in defeating the LTTE, officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming Presidential election. Promising to tackle corruption and boost the economy, Fonseka aims to lead the country towards growth. The election, set between September 17 and October 16, will witness several prominent candidates vying for the nation's leadership, including current President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.
