After marathon, Ranil begins race to
rebuild Sri Lanka
Ranil Wickremesinghe: One step enough for me. Pic by Indika Handuwala
By Our Political Editor-Sunday, August 30, 2015
When Ranil Wickremesinghe led the United National Party (UNP) to victory at the August 17 general elections, it was not merely the end of a hectic 49-day campaign; it was also the culmination of a 40-year-long political career that had few triumphs and many disasters.