Sri Lanka Re-elects Prime Minister

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: November 10, 1994| Author: Minoli de Soysa | Copyright information

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Prime Minister Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga was headed for victory today over challenger Srima Dissanayake, who replaced her assassinated husband on the ballot.

The results from official sources came as ballot counting began for Wednesday's election. State-owned Rupavahini television said Kumaratunga led with 65 percent of the vote.

Sources said Kumaratunga, the ruling People's Alliance candidate, won a majority in the Badulla and Matara districts...

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