Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is a former President of Sri Lanka, whose administration was marked by significant infrastructure projects, including the Adani Green Energy proposal, which drew both support and criticism.
Born on Jun 20, 1949 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Sri Lanka | 1 | 3.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 21,413,249 | 27,313 | $84,000 | 107$ |
| Totals | 1 | 21,413,249 | 27,313 | $84,000 | 107$ |
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Sri Lanka:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa's administration banned the import of dried turmeric, leading to a significant increase in turmeric prices in the country.
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Sri Lanka:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is portrayed as a strong administrator who promised to ensure national security after the Easter Sunday attacks.
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Sri Lanka:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa spent 70 million rupees on foreign travel during his term from 2020 to 2022.
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Sri Lanka:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa's administration was marked by several high-profile corruption scandals.
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Sri Lanka:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa introduced a new constitution in 2019.
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Sri Lanka:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is referred to as a former president who came to power in 2022.
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Sri Lanka:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is mentioned as a former president who is required to clarify details regarding compensation for damages during protests.
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United Kingdom:
The protests from three years ago were fuelled by a spiralling economic crisis that caused shortages of fuel, food and medicine, leading to Rajapaksa being ousted.
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United Kingdom:
Sri Lanka’s president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, appointed Gnanasara to lead a taskforce charged with making legal amendments that were clearly anti-Muslim.
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Sri Lanka:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is mentioned in the context of his government's economic management.
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