Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 24/11/1968 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Thambuttegama, Ceylon |
| Hometown | Galewela, Ceylon |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Anura Kumara Dissanayake
President Dissanayake said the government is willing to cut the proposed 72-hour detention period in the Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill to 48 hours. He also indicated that two other contested provisions, including one on tattoos used to identify criminal groups, could be removed. The government plans to convey these revisions to the Supreme Court, where petitions against the bill are pending.
President Dissanayake said Sri Lanka would end the bribery and corruption that foreign investors had previously faced, signaling a pro-investment stance. The remarks were framed as part of a broader effort to reassure investors and promote a more business-friendly environment under his administration.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented Sri Lanka's 2025 budget, outlining plans to target 5% economic growth, expand free trade agreements, simplify import duties, and support small and medium-sized enterprises. The budget also included a substantial health-sector allocation and aimed to narrow the fiscal deficit slightly compared with 2024.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Anura Kumara Dissanayake |
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| Nickname | AKD |
| Current Position | 10th Executive President of Sri Lanka |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | B.Sc in physics from University of Kelaniya |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Mallika Dissanayaka |
| Children | 2 |
Family
| Father | Dissanayake Mudyanselage Ranbanda |
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| Mother | Seelawathi |
| Siblings | Sister - 1 |
Career
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Toyota Hilux Double Cab |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dissanayake has been politically active with the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna party since school. | |
| 2. He idolizes Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin in his political beliefs. | |
| 3. At Thambuttegama Central College, he was the first student selected for university admission. | |
| 4. He left Peradeniya University just three months after joining due to threats. | |
| 5. He strongly believes in Neo-Marxism. | |
| 6. Dissanayake was involved in the JVP insurrection against the government during 1987-89. | |
| 7. One of his cousins was killed in the JVP insurrection, and his family home was destroyed. | |
| 8. He served as the National Organizer for the Socialist Students Association in 1995. | |
| 9. Resigned as Minister on 16 June 2005 when JVP parted ways with the United People’s Freedom Alliance. | |
| 10. Dissanayake initially ran for the presidency in 2019, receiving 418,553 votes and placing third. | |
| 11. He took oath as Sri Lanka's 10th President on 23 September 2024, marking a historic leftist leadership. | |
| 12. He is the first Sri Lankan president to be elected in a second round of vote counting. | |
| 13. He is the first Sri Lankan president not to be a member of the traditional political parties of Sri Lanka. |
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