Analysis > Sri Lanka’s local elections are a major threat to the ruling class

Sri Lanka’s new tax policy has triggered large protests including by middle class professionals. With local elections due, a new wave of popular outrage against the ruling elites cannot be ruled out. Photo courtesy: NurPhoto / IMAGO

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