HUMBLE BEGINNINGS OF PRESIDENT ELECT ANURA KUMARA DISSANAYAKE WITH DESIRE TO UPLIFT THE DIRE LIVING VALUES OF DESTITUTE – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source :dailymirror ( captured from many sites facts not known to many) One of the most influential articulated persons in the political arena today is undeniably Dissanayake Mudiyanselage  Anura Kumara Dissanayake who was born on 24th November 1968 as the second child to the surveying  labourer father Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Ranbanda and  mother Seelawathie who has a solitary elder daughter. The humble family unit  had dwelled  in  Galewela  when Anura was born in a maternity home in the village of Makulgaswewa. In the year 1972 the family had moved from village Dewahuwa Wewa in Galewela to the village Andiagala close to Kekirawa at which time Anura had been only four years old which village belonged to the Thambuththegama Mahaweli H region. The first school of young Anura was the ...

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Sri Lanka Presidential Elections 2024 Source : Dæhæna Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter The Presidential Elections of 2024 in Sri Lanka, held on 21 September, marked a significant moment in the country’s political history. These elections were conducted amidst a backdrop of economic turmoil, political instability, and ongoing recovery from the country’s recent crises. The political environment leading up to the election was shaped by the aftermath of the 2022 economic collapse, with key issues like economic recovery, corruption, and national reconciliation taking centre stage. 2024 Presidential Election 2019 Presidential Election Image Source : wikimedia Considered to be one of the most significant elections in Sri Lanka, the 9th Presidential election was also one of the most peaceful as well. The Election Commission outlined the voting procedure on 30 August 2024, detailing the ranked voting system due to the multiple candidates contesting the presidential election, ensuring voters were informed on how to cast ...

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Good News From Jayam October 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Autumn Has Arrived – In California Please click on link below for website and past issues goodnewsfromjayam.com Sri Lanka Has a New President “We will create a better political culture” – AKD Left-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka’s presidential election after a historic second round of counting. No candidate won more than 50% of the total votes in the first round, where Dissanayake got 42.31% while his closest rival, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, got 32.76%. But Dissanayake, who promised voters good governance and tough anti-corruption measures, emerged as winner after the second count, which tallied voters’ second and third choice candidates. Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) The New President of Sri Lanka (Please click on arrow) US envoy congratulates AKD In a post on X, US Ambassador Julie Chung congratulated President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake ...

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AKD the new President of Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Image Source : madhyamamonline Certainly! Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent victory in the Sri Lankan presidential election is indeed an interesting development. Let’s dive into the details: Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake? Anura Kumara Dissanayake is a Marxist politician who secured victory in Sri Lanka’s presidential election. His win dealt a blow to the established political old guard, which had been widely criticized for the unprecedented economic crisis that hit the country two years prior. Born on November 24, 1968, into an ordinary family in a paddygrowing central part of Sri Lanka, Dissanayake has a background rooted in grassroots activism and political engagement. His pro-working class populist campaign resonated with youth support, and he emerged as a disruptor of the status quo. Let’s explore some key points about him: Political Journey: Dissanayake’s political involvement began during his school days when ...

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