Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickremesinghe Sworn-in as Prime Minister

Ending a 51-day political crisis in Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the island nation, following the resignation of Mahinda Rajapaksa after he fails to garner majority in the Parliament; India welcomes the resolution of the political situation in Sri Lanka.

Key Facts

  • Ranil Wickremsinghe was sworn in as Prime minister on 16th December, morning by President Maithripala Sirisena thus bringing an end to week’s long political crisis in the country.
  • President Sirisena said he has given Premiership to Ranil Wickremesinghe while honouring Parliamentary traditions and democracy.

His office said in a statement that his previous ....

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