Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Anura Kumara Dissanayake

politician Sri Lanka

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 (55 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.07%
Persistence
7 wks
Reach
4,916,341
Power
63,871$
Sentiment
6.97
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Sri Lanka 23 7.26 6.44% +70% 21,413,249 2,345,261 $84,000 9,200$
United States 2 6.50 0.17% +0% 331,002,651 578,171 $21,000,000 36,681$
United Kingdom 2 6.50 0.18% +0% 67,886,011 124,676 $2,700,000 4,959$
Indonesia 2 8.00 0.45% +0% 273,523,615 1,240,470 $1,119,000 5,075$
Canada 1 7.00 0.16% +0% 38,005,238 62,406 $1,700,000 2,791$
Spain 1 6.00 0.17% +0% 46,754,778 80,197 $1,400,000 2,401$
Switzerland 1 7.00 0.17% +0% 8,654,622 14,376 $700,000 1,163$
Thailand 1 6.00 0.24% +0% 69,799,978 168,193 $505,000 1,217$
Pakistan 1 7.00 0.14% +0% 220,892,331 302,592 $280,000 384$
Totals 34 1,077,932,473 4,916,342 $29,488,000 63,871$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government is keen to maintain the country's neutrality while also upholding its humanitarian values. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Sri Lanka und Indien nehmen nach Versenkung der Dena iranische Kriegsschiffe auf

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Sri Lanka acted to take responsibility for the crew as a humanitarian obligation. 9

ලංකාදීප (Lankadeepa): ඉරාන නාවිකයන් ආපසු යවන්න එපා - ඇමෙරිකාව

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made a statement regarding the situation in Iraq that sparked significant discussion in society. 5

ලංකාදීප (Lankadeepa): ආණ්ඩුවේ දේශපාලන හුණ්ඩුව - Lankadeepa Online

United States United States: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake discussed the situation regarding the IRIS Bushehr. 6

Fox News: Iranian ship has engine failure at sea, days after US submarine sank other ship

Indonesia Indonesia: Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Sri Lanka has decided to assist the Iranian ship IRIS Bushehr after discussions with all parties. 8

Kompas: Sri Lanka Bantu Kapal Perang Iran

Indonesia Indonesia: Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Sri Lanka has decided to assist the Iranian ship IRIS Bushehr after discussions with all parties. 8

Kompas: Sri Lanka Bantu Kapal Perang Iran

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's decision regarding the Iranian vessel IRIS Bushier was appreciated by Namala Rajapaksha. 8

ලංකාදීප (Lankadeepa): නාමල්ගෙන් ජනපතිට මල් මිටක් - Lankadeepa Online