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 (74 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 11 | 5.91 | 1.41% | +170% | 21,413,249 | 813,265 | $84,000 | 3,190$ |
| Totals | 11 | 21,413,249 | 813,265 | $84,000 | 3,190$ |
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Recent Mentions
Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena granted a pardon to a young woman who was sentenced to six months in prison.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena stated that he is currently packing to leave his official residence.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena stated that he is currently packing to leave his official residence.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena is a former president who has been given a government residence and a pension.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena is a former president who has been given a government residence and a pension.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena was also called out for his involvement in the mismanagement of public funds.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena was also called out for his involvement in the mismanagement of public funds.
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Sri Lanka:
The former President Maithripala Sirisena previously resided at the official residence now occupied by Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena's presence at the court was surprising given his past conflicts with Wickremesinghe.
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Sri Lanka:
Maithripala Sirisena stated that everyone should unite to secure Ranil Wickremesinghe's release.
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