17 August 2015

SRI LANKA ELECTION

A member of Sri Lanka's elite police force stands guard as polling officials bring sealed boxes of ballot papers outside a vote counting center in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in parliamentary elections Monday that will decide the political future of former strongman leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss.
A member of Sri Lanka's elite police force stands guard as polling officials bring sealed boxes of ballot papers outside a vote counting center in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in parliamentary elections Monday that will decide the political future of former strongman leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss. 

Sri Lanka's polling officials bring sealed boxes of ballot papers to a vote counting center in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in parliamentary elections Monday that will decide the political future of former strongman leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss.
Sri Lanka's polling officials bring sealed boxes of ballot papers to a vote counting center in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in parliamentary elections Monday that will decide the political future of former strongman leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss.  
Sri Lankan women walk to cast their vote during Parliamentary elections in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. The Parliament has 225 members, so any party or coalition must win at least 113 seats to form a government.
Sri Lankan women walk to cast their vote during Parliamentary elections in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. The Parliament has 225 members, so any party or coalition must win at least 113 seats to form a government.
Supporters of Sri Lanka's former president and parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa display his posters to mark conclusion of voting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in parliamentary elections Monday that will decide the political future of the former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss. Sinhalese reads, "leader of common people".
Supporters of Sri Lanka's former president and parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa display his posters to mark conclusion of voting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in parliamentary elections Monday that will decide the political future of the former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss. Sinhalese reads, "leader of common people".  
Supporters of Sri Lanka's former president and parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa display his posters to mark conclusion of voting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in parliamentary elections Monday that will decide the political future of the former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss.
Supporters of Sri Lanka's former president and parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa display his posters to mark conclusion of voting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in parliamentary elections Monday that will decide the political future of the former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss.  
A supporter of Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, walks with a poster of him during parliamentary elections in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. The incumbent Wickremesinghe, a two-time prime minister is the main rival of Mahinda Rajapaksa, a former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss.
A supporter of Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, walks with a poster of him during parliamentary elections in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. The incumbent Wickremesinghe, a two-time prime minister is the main rival of Mahinda Rajapaksa, a former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss.  
Supporters of Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, poster behind, light fire-crackers as the voting concludes during parliamentary elections in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. The incumbent Wickremesinghe, a two-time prime minister is the main rival of Mahinda Rajapaksa, a former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss.
Supporters of Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, poster behind, light fire-crackers as the voting concludes during parliamentary elections in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. The incumbent Wickremesinghe, a two-time prime minister is the main rival of Mahinda Rajapaksa, a former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss.  
Sri Lankans wait out side a polling station during parliamentary elections in Galle, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug.17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in parliamentary elections Monday that will decide the political future of former strongman leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss. Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka's leader for nine years until his Jan. 8 presidential election defeat to a former ally, was running for prime minister, a position that is second to that of president.
Sri Lankans wait out side a polling station during parliamentary elections in Galle, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug.17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in parliamentary elections Monday that will decide the political future of former strongman leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss. Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka's leader for nine years until his Jan. 8 presidential election defeat to a former ally, was running for prime minister, a position that is second to that of president.  
Supporters of Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, poster behind, celebrate as the voting concludes during parliamentary elections in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. The incumbent Wickremesinghe, a two-time prime minister is the main rival of Mahinda Rajapaksa, a former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss.
Supporters of Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, poster behind, celebrate as the voting concludes during parliamentary elections in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. The incumbent Wickremesinghe, a two-time prime minister is the main rival of Mahinda Rajapaksa, a former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election loss.  
A Sri Lankan Buddhist monk, center, leaves after casting his vote during Parliamentary elections in Medamulana village, southern Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. The Parliament has 225 members, so any party or coalition must win at least 113 seats to form a government.
A Sri Lankan Buddhist monk, center, leaves after casting his vote during Parliamentary elections in Medamulana village, southern Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. The Parliament has 225 members, so any party or coalition must win at least 113 seats to form a government.  
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, center, gestures outside a polling station after casting his vote in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in Parliamentary elections on Monday that will decide the political future of a former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election defeat.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, center, gestures outside a polling station after casting his vote in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in Parliamentary elections on Monday that will decide the political future of a former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election defeat.  
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, left, outside a polling station after casting his vote during Parliamentary elections in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. The Parliament has 225 members, so any party or coalition must win at least 113 seats to form a government.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, left, outside a polling station after casting his vote during Parliamentary elections in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. The Parliament has 225 members, so any party or coalition must win at least 113 seats to form a government.  
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, center, gestures outside a polling station after casting his vote in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in Parliamentary elections on Monday that will decide the political future of a former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election defeat.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, center, gestures outside a polling station after casting his vote in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in Parliamentary elections on Monday that will decide the political future of a former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election defeat.  
Parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa makes the victory sign after casting his vote in Medamulana village, southern Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Rajapaksa, who was Sri Lanka's leader for nine years until his Jan. 8 presidential election defeat to a former ally, is running for prime minister, a position that is second to that of president.
Parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa makes the victory sign after casting his vote in Medamulana village, southern Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Rajapaksa, who was Sri Lanka's leader for nine years until his Jan. 8 presidential election defeat to a former ally, is running for prime minister, a position that is second to that of president.  
Parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa greets to supporters outside a polling station before casting his vote in Medamulana village, southern Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Rajapaksa, who was Sri Lanka's leader for nine years until his Jan. 8 presidential election defeat to a former ally, is running for prime minister, a position that is second to that of president.
Parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa greets to supporters outside a polling station before casting his vote in Medamulana village, southern Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Rajapaksa, who was Sri Lanka's leader for nine years until his Jan. 8 presidential election defeat to a former ally, is running for prime minister, a position that is second to that of president.   
Parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa gestures outside a polling station after casting his vote in Medamulana village, southern Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Rajapaksa, who was Sri Lanka's leader for nine years until his Jan. 8 presidential election defeat to a former ally, is running for prime minister, a position that is second to that of president.
Parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa gestures outside a polling station after casting his vote in Medamulana village, southern Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Rajapaksa, who was Sri Lanka's leader for nine years until his Jan. 8 presidential election defeat to a former ally, is running for prime minister, a position that is second to that of president.
Parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa casts his vote at a polling station in Medamulana village, southern Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Rajapaksa, who was Sri Lanka's leader for nine years until his Jan. 8 presidential election defeat to a former ally, is running for prime minister, a position that is second to that of president.
Parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa casts his vote at a polling station in Medamulana village, southern Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Rajapaksa, who was Sri Lanka's leader for nine years until his Jan. 8 presidential election defeat to a former ally, is running for prime minister, a position that is second to that of president.  

Sri Lankan voters queue to cast their vote at a polling center in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in Parliamentary elections on Monday that will decide the political future of a former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election defeat. Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was Sri Lanka's leader for nine years until his Jan. 8 presidential election defeat to a former ally, is running for prime minister, a position that is second to that of president.
Sri Lankan voters queue to cast their vote at a polling center in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans voted in Parliamentary elections on Monday that will decide the political future of a former strongman leader seeking a comeback eight months after being unseated in a shocking election defeat. Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was Sri Lanka's leader for nine years until his Jan. 8 presidential election defeat to a former ally, is running for prime minister, a position that is second to that of president.   
Sri Lankan voters queue to cast their vote at a polling center in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans began voting today in parliamentary polls with former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa eyeing a political comeback as prime minister months after being toppled as president by Maithripala Sirisena.
Sri Lankan voters queue to cast their vote at a polling center in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Sri Lankans began voting today in parliamentary polls with former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa eyeing a political comeback as prime minister months after being toppled as president by Maithripala Sirisena.   
Photo shows an office of supporters of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajpakasa. People in the country began voting on Aug. 17, 2015, in a parliamentary election that has turned into a rematch between Rajpakasa and the forces that combined to defeat him in January's presidential election.
Photo shows an office of supporters of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajpakasa. People in the country began voting on Aug. 17, 2015, in a parliamentary election that has turned into a rematch between Rajpakasa and the forces that combined to defeat him in January's presidential election.  
Photo taken Aug. 17, 2015, shows a polling station in Colombo. Sri Lankans began voting the same day in a parliamentary election that has turned into a rematch between former President Mahinda Rajpakasa and the forces that combined to defeat him in January's presidential election.
Photo taken Aug. 17, 2015, shows a polling station in Colombo. Sri Lankans began voting the same day in a parliamentary election that has turned into a rematch between former President Mahinda Rajpakasa and the forces that combined to defeat him in January's presidential election.

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