Sri Lanka’s new cabinet to take oath next week after landslide victory – Times of India

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (File Image) The new Sri Lankan Cabinet will take their oaths on Monday before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as announced by his media office. Under Dissanayake’s leadership, the National People’s Power secured a commanding two-thirds majority in Thursday’s parliamentary elections, including a significant victory in the Tamil-dominated Jaffna electoral district.“The swearing-in…

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India welcomes Sri Lanka president mandate, reiterates invitation – Times of India

As President Anura Dissanayake of Sri Lanka consolidated his position with a thumping majority for his leftist coalition in Parliament, India welcomed the development while reaffirming its commitment to working with the island neighbour for mutual benefit. The Indian government reiterated its invitation for the president to visit India at an early date as Indian…

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‘Understand the complex task’: Anura Kumar Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lankan president – Times of India

Anura Kumar Dissanayake (File photo) Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and National People’s Power (NPP coalition), was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president on Monday morning, after a decisive victory in the country’s presidential elections.The election results announced a day earlier, signaled a rejection of the nation’s traditional political elite,…

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Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka’s new president – Times of India

Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka’s new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has been elected as Sri Lanka’s next President after the first elections since the country’s economic crisis. Dissanayake is the leader of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)’s broader coalition National People’s Power (NPP).Dissanayake secured almost 42% of the popular vote against his nearest rival…

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