Maithripala Sirisena
Maithripala Sirisena is a Sri Lankan politician who served as the President of Sri Lanka from 2015 to 2019. He previously held the position of Minister of Health and later became the Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. Sirisena came into prominence when he ran as the opposition candidate in the 2015 presidential election, winning against the incumbent president Mahinda Rajapaksa. His presidency was marked by efforts to address corruption, improve governance, and promote national reconciliation following years of civil conflict. Recently, he has been mentioned in news related to discussions about capital punishment for serious crimes, as part of broader concerns about law and order in Sri Lanka.
Born on Sep 03, 1951 (73 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 5 | 5.60 | 0.55% | +10% | 21,413,249 | 130,136 | $84,000 | 510$ |
| Totals | 5 | 21,413,249 | 130,136 | $84,000 | 510$ |
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Recent Mentions
Sri Lanka:
Former President Maithripala Sirisena stated that he has not yet received a letter to hand over his house.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena was mentioned in the context of past leadership and agreements with India.
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Sri Lanka:
Former president Maithripala Sirisena also released media footage of his family gathering for the New Year meal.
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Sri Lanka:
Former President Maithripala Sirisena attended a meeting led by Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena is the former President of Sri Lanka who discussed matters with Prime Minister Modi during his visit.
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Sri Lanka:
Former President Maithripala Sirisena recalled the economic achievements during his tenure.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena also governed under the anti-terrorism law's provisions.
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Sri Lanka:
Former President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized the importance of investigating various criminal groups during his tenure.
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Sri Lanka:
Former President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized the importance of investigating various criminal groups during his tenure.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena was requested to declare the ancient Raja Maha Viharaya a place of worship, but the request was halted due to pressure from some ministers.
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