United National Party Current Affairs, GK & News

Ranil Wickremesinghe- Sri Lanka’s New PM

May 14, 2022

On 12th May 2022, Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the 26th prime minister of Sri Lanka. He was sworn in as the PM to steady the nation’s economy which is debt-ridden and to end the ongoing political turmoil. His appointment has been welcomed by India. Who did Wickremesinghe replace as the country’s PM? Wickremesinghe ..

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Sri Lanka presidential Polls

November 18, 2019

On 17 Nov, Gotabaya Rajapaksha, a former defense secretary and intelligence officer has won Sri Lanka’s presidential elections.  He was also accused of committing human rights violations.  He defeated his main opponent, Sajith Premadasa of the ruling United National Party (UNP). He won with more than 52% of the nearly 16 million possible votes.   His ..

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