Voter turnout in Sri Lanka's presidential elections hits 70 percent Saturday

The deputy leader of Sri Lanka's United National Party (UNP) and New Democratic Front presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa, is seen at a polling station after casting his vote in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, Nov. 16, 2019. The voter turnout in Sri Lanka's presidential elections hit 70 percent by 2:00 p.m. local time on Saturday, election officers said. (Photo by A.HAPUARACCHCI/Xinhua)