Sri Lankan presidential election; voters in turn out in large numbers
COLOMBO: Sri Lankans today turned out in large numbers to vote in a closely contested presidential election in which incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa is seeking a record third term in office amid a series of defections and criticism over failure to achieve reconciliation with Tamils. Polls opened at 7 am local time and will continue for nine hours under tight security, an elections department official said.
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