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 | 0.66% | +20% | 21,413,249 | 169,052 | $84,000 | 663$ |
| Totals | 5 | 21,413,249 | 169,052 | $84,000 | 663$ |
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena opposed the participation of foreign investigators in human rights inquiries.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena won the presidential election against Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena is referenced in the context of electricity supply issues and his statements during power cuts.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena commemorated the event even with a lower intensity.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena commemorated the war heroes during his presidency.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena also did not attend the polling station for personal reasons.
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Sri Lanka:
The article discusses the reduction of facilities provided to former President Maithripala Sirisena.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena returned the Lexus Defender vehicle to the presidential office.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena returned the Lexus Defender vehicle to the presidential office.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena was involved in a court case regarding a compensation payment.
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