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Snap parliamentary elections were held in Sri Lanka today, called by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to secure a majority for his policies to revive the country from its financial crisis. A total of 8,361 candidates are contesting for 225 seats in the unicameral parliament, with the counting of votes expected to start after polls close at 4 pm.
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