Sri Lankans go to the polls in a tightly contested election

Sri Lanka's presidential election this week remains too close to call with mass defections, corruption and nepotism allegations undermining the campaign of the incumbent president.

Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka's presidential election this week remains too close to call with mass defections, corruption and nepotism allegations undermining the campaign of the incumbent president, Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The 69 year old is trying to secure a third six-year term, but he's facing a challenge from a man who was once part of his inner circle.

Greg Dyett reports.

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