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.
Born on Mar 24, 1970 (56 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 | 3 | 5.33 | 0.96% | +10% | 21,413,249 | 225,763 | $84,000 | 886$ |
| Totals | 3 | 21,413,249 | 225,763 | $84,000 | 886$ |
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Recent Mentions
Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa made a statement during a public meeting regarding the detention of Namal Rajapaksa, which is being investigated for contempt of court.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa made a statement during a public meeting regarding the detention of Namal Rajapaksa, which is being investigated for contempt of court.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa was among the former ministers present at the event.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa's brother, Sarath Weerawansa, was released on bail by the Colombo Magistrate's Court.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa stated that they were informed to go to the opposition leader's office by the government.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa stated that the government has imprisoned the judiciary in the country.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa mentions the new production program for clothing and garments using banana fibers during his tenure as Minister of Industry.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa mentions the new production program for clothing and garments using banana fibers during his tenure as Minister of Industry.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa is the party leader who presided over the appointment of new district leaders.
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Sri Lanka:
Wimal Weerawansa is the leader of the National Freedom Front mentioned in the context of political opposition.
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