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Ranil Wickremesinghe chosen new Sri Lanka President, supporters rejoice | pics

Celebrations erupted across Sri Lanka after Ranil Wickremesinghe was chosen new Sri Lanka President amid the massive economic crisis in

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Updated on Jul 20, 2022 05:36 PM IST 5 Photos
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People burst firecrackers in celebration of the newly elected Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo, Sri Lanka.(Bloomberg)

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People play drums to celebrate after Wickremesinghe was chosen as the President. (Bloomberg)

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A man holds up Sri Lankan flag out of joy.(AFP)

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Music, dancing and joyous revelry broke out on the streets of Colombo.(AP)

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Revellers gathered to celebrate after Wickremesinghe was chosen president in Colombo.(AP)

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