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7 unusual facts about Mahinda Rajapaksa


Cairn India

The acquisition programme, which was launched by the Honourable President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, fulfilled the commitment of 1450 km2 of 3D seismic data acquisition.

Des Browne

However, the government of Mahinda Rajapaksa, fighting the LTTE rebel group, rejected Browne's appointment, stating that the British government made the appointment unilaterally, without consultation with the Sri Lankan government.

Miss World 1973

Shiranthi Wickremesinghe, the Sri Lankan Miss World of 1973 is currently the First Lady of Sri Lanka, married to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Nishantha Ranatunga

There has been a lot of controversy over Ranatunga's role as CEO of a television channel, which is owned by president Mahinda Rajapaksa's family, that the cricket board awarded broadcast rights to.

Sanchi Town

The foundation stone for the University was laid on September 17, 2012 by Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, Bhutan's Prime Minister Jigmi Yozyer Thinley, and Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka president Bangala Upatissa Nayaka Thero, amid high security due to a massive protest being organised by MDMK leader Vaiko against Rajapaksa, who had specially arrived in Madhya Pradesh with many protesters, but ultimately stopped.

The Chamber Music Society of Colombo

The Ensemble of the CMSC made its debut in January 2007 with a concert for the Sri Lankan President, Mahinda Rajapaksa.

World Giving Index

The Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa hailed the results of the Index where Sri Lanka came in 8th.


Kinniya Bridge

The bridge was completed and declared open on 20 October 2009 by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Manil Mendis

However it caused much humiliation to the government as Galle was the provincial capital of the Southern Province, the home province of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Sathasivam Kanagaratnam

Kanagaratnam was released in January 2010 after agreeing to support Mahinda Rajapaksa in the presidential election.

White Flag incident

LTTE's Political Wing leader Balasingham Nadesan and Pulidevan agreed to surrender and they contacted the United Nations, the governments of Norway, United Kingdom, USA and also ICRC and had been assured by Mahinda Rajapaksa and told to surrender at a particular place by the Basil Rajapakse.


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