Wimal Weerawansa
Wimal Weerawansa is a prominent Sri Lankan politician known for his role in the nationalist political movement. He has served as a minister in various capacities and is the leader of the National Freedom Front. Weerawansa has been a vocal critic of the opposition and has been involved in numerous political controversies, particularly regarding his stance on national security and ethnic issues in Sri Lanka. Recently, he has gained attention for his publications discussing the political turmoil surrounding the Galle Face protest movement and the subsequent political upheaval in the country.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 5 | 5.40 | 0.40% | +20% | 21,413,249 | 102,619 | $84,000 | 403$ |
| Totals | 5 | 21,413,249 | 102,619 | $84,000 | 403$ |
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Recent Mentions
Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa left the JVP and formed the National Freedom Front, joining Mahinda Rajapaksa's government.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa was mentioned in the context of being held in remand for 93 days.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa stated that the British-imposed ban promotes terrorist ambitions rather than human rights.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa stated that the British-imposed ban promotes terrorist ambitions rather than human rights.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa stated that the British-imposed ban promotes terrorist ambitions rather than human rights.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa stated that he will contest in the upcoming provincial council elections under the symbol of his party.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa was the first to publish a work regarding the political upheaval caused by the Golfez struggle.
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