Sri Lanka is gearing up for a pivotal presidential election, the first since the country's devastating economic collapse in 2022, which saw inflation soar and essential shortages plague the population. Voters are presented with three candidates: incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, and Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is emerging as a frontrunner by leveraging public discontent from the 2022 protests known as 'Aragalaya'. Dissanayake's National People's Power alliance is promising to address corruption and revive the economy, reflecting a significant shift in public sentiment away from traditional political parties. Polls indicate Dissanayake leading with 36% support, followed closely by Premadasa and Wickremesinghe. The election represents a critical opportunity for voters to demand systemic change in response to the hardships faced since the economic crisis, where many families like that of Lankika Dilrukshi are struggling to make ends meet. The results will be closely watched as they could signal a new political era in Sri Lanka, shaped by the people's movement for reform.