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What percentage of votes did Chandrika Kumaratunga win in 1994?

  • 62%

  • 55%

  • 70%

  • 48%

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Chandrika Kumaratunga won the 1994 presidential election in Sri Lanka with a landslide victory, securing 62% of the votes. Her victory marked a significant shift in Sri Lankan politics, as she became the first woman to be elected president of the country. Kumaratunga's victory was attributed to her populist campaign, which focused on addressing the concerns of the rural poor and marginalized communities.
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