Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Anura Kumara Dissanayake is a prominent Sri Lankan politician and the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a leftist political party. He has served in various capacities within the government and is known for his vocal stance on issues of corruption and economic policy. Recently, he was in the news for leading his government's efforts to cancel a power purchase agreement with the Adani Group, which was perceived as corrupt, and for seeking more favorable energy rates for Sri Lanka.
Born on Mar 02, 1971 (54 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Sri Lanka | 41 | 7.02 | 8.13% | +430% | 21,413,249 | 9,232,339 | $84,000 | 36,217$ |
| United Kingdom | 7 | 6.43 | 0.34% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 253,134 | $2,700,000 | 10,068$ |
| Pakistan | 4 | 7.00 | 0.39% | +10% | 220,892,331 | 954,741 | $280,000 | 1,210$ |
| France | 2 | 7.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 120,431 | $2,700,000 | 4,982$ |
| Kazakhstan | 2 | 7.00 | 0.18% | +10% | 18,776,707 | 37,249 | $180,000 | 357$ |
| India | 2 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 2,725,323 | $2,900,000 | 5,727$ |
| Brazil | 2 | 6.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 381,990 | $1,500,000 | 2,715$ |
| Thailand | 2 | 7.50 | 0.26% | +0% | 69,799,978 | 182,722 | $505,000 | 1,322$ |
| Indonesia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 612,595 | $1,119,000 | 2,506$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 154,674 | $21,000,000 | 9,813$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,344 | $210,000 | 189$ |
| Panama | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,051 | $76,000 | 71$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,120 | $240,000 | 215$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 44,400 | $155,000 | 157$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 43,463 | $700,000 | 874$ |
| Totals | 70 | 2,757,503,308 | 14,760,576 | $34,349,000 | 76,423$ |
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Recent Mentions
Sri Lanka:
Anura Kumara Dissanayake discussed the challenges faced by Sri Lanka and the need for a strong national identity.
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Pakistan:
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who has described the disaster as the most challenging faced by any Sri Lankan government, last week visited affected areas to monitor relief operations.
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Sri Lanka:
Anura Kumara Dissanayake was mentioned in relation to the damage caused by the disaster in Kurunegala district.
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Sri Lanka:
Anura Kumara Dissanayake received the documents related to the land donation.
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Sri Lanka:
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed the parliament regarding the budget and the ongoing crisis.
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Panama:
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the president, described the emergency as the most severe natural disaster the country has faced.
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Pakistan:
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told parliament on Friday that Sri Lanka’s economy had made a significant recovery, but was not strong enough to withstand the latest shock alone.
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Sri Lanka:
Anura Kumara Dissanayake was informed about the impact of the disaster on the people in the Matale district.
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Sri Lanka:
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the need for coordinated operations to restore normalcy in the aftermath of the disaster.
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Sri Lanka:
Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to conduct the Sri Pada pilgrimage in a manner that does not inconvenience the public.
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