Sri Lanka political crisis
UN chief urges Lankan prez to allow vote in Parl 'as soon as possible'
The political turmoil began after Sirisena sacked PM Ranil Wickremesinghe and installed former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa in his place.
Sirisena to reconvene Parl on Nov 5: Sri Lanka's new PM Rajapaksa
Sri Lanka’s president Sirisena named Mahinda Rajapaksa as PM on Friday after abruptly dismissing the government of Ranil Wickremesinghe.
India worried as Sri Lanka's 'Lord of the rings', pro-China, is back as PM
Rajapaksa has been accused by diplomats of serious human rights abuses in the war against rebels from the Tamil minority.
Sri Lanka braces for protest over PM Wickeremesinghe's sacking
He also suspended parliament in an apparent bid to shore up support for newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Mahinda Rajapaksa assumes charge as new Sri Lankan Prime Minister
Sirisena on Friday sacked Wickremesinghe and appointed Rajapaksa as new PM in surprise move that is being debated as constitutional coup.
‘Hope democratic values respected’: India on Sri Lanka political crisis
'India is closely following the recent political developments in Sri Lanka,' MEA spokeperson Raveesh Kumar said.