Who is more powerful president or prime minister in Sri Lanka?
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Who is more powerful president or prime minister in Sri Lanka?
The prime minister is the second in the order of precedence after the president and head of the cabinet of ministers.
Who is the youngest minister in Sri Lanka?
He was thereafter appointed Minister of Youth Affairs and Employment, becoming the youngest Cabinet Minister in Sri Lanka. In 1989, President Ranasinghe Premadasa, appointed Wickremesinghe as the Minister of Industry, Science and Technology and Leader of the House. He succeeded D. B.
Who is the prime minister after DS Senanayake?
D. S. Senanayake
| The Right Honourable Don Shelton Senanayake MP | |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike |
| Minister of Agriculture and Lands | |
| In office 1931–1946 | |
| Preceded by | Post created |
Who is the shortest serving prime minister of Sri Lanka?
Chandrika Kumaratunga Served as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka for a short period, before contesting in the presidential elections in 1994 and being elected as president.
Who is the second president of Sri Lanka?
Junius Richard Jayewardene, famously abbreviated in Sri Lanka as JR, was the leader of Sri Lanka from 1977 to 1989, serving as Prime Minister from 1977 to 1978 and as the second President of Sri Lanka from 1978 till 1989.
Who is the famous leader in Sri Lanka?
Mahinda Rajapaksa
| His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa MP | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (after 2018) |
| Other political affiliations | Sri Lanka Freedom Party (before 2018) |
| Spouse(s) | Shiranthi Rajapaksa (née Wickremesinghe) |
How many ministers are there in Sri Lanka?
According to the 19th amendment the number of cabinet ministers is limited to 28. This is a list of ministries of Sri Lanka.
Who is the father of nation of Sri Lanka?
List
| Name | Nation | Title (translation) |
|---|---|---|
| Don Stephen Senanayake | Sri Lanka | Father of the Nation |
| Johan Ferrier | Suriname | Father of the Nation |
| Gustav I of Sweden | Sweden | Father of the Nation |
| Per Albin Hansson | Father of the Nation |
Who is the first president in Sri Lanka?
When Ceylon became the Republic of Sri Lanka on 22 May 1972, Gopallawa became the first President. He stepped down from office in February 1978 when then Prime Minister Junius Richard Jayewardene became President following constitutional changes that effected the creation of an executive Presidency.
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Sri Lanka/Capitals
Colombo, city, executive and judicial capital of Sri Lanka. (Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, a Colombo suburb, is the legislative capital.) Situated on the west coast of the island, just south of the Kelani River, Colombo is a principal port of the Indian Ocean.
Who can dismiss president?
The president may also be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment for violating the Constitution of India by the Parliament of India. The process may start in either of the two houses of the parliament. The house initiates the process by levelling the charges against the president.