S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike
S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike was a notable Sri Lankan politician who served as Prime Minister and was the founder of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). His tenure saw significant nationalization policies and a strong push for a Sinhala-centric approach to governance. Bandaranaike's leadership was pivotal in shaping modern Sri Lankan politics, and he remains a controversial yet respected figure in the island's political landscape.
Born on Feb 08, 1899 (126 years old)
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Sri Lanka:
S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike was Chandrika's father and served as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka from 1956 to 1959.
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Sri Lanka:
S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike was accused of failing to fulfill promises made before elections.
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Sri Lanka:
S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike became Prime Minister in 1956.
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Sri Lanka:
S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike was a close friend and political ally of H. Sri Nishshanka, who played a significant role in the formation of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party.
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Sri Lanka:
S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike's image was included on the new currency notes as part of the monetary reforms.
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