Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 24/03/1949 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Ranil Wickremesinghe
26/08/2025
Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail in Sri Lanka after being arrested over allegations that he misused state funds during his presidency. The case centered on claims that public money was used for a private overseas trip, and it became a major anti-corruption proceeding in the country.
24/08/2025
After his arrest and remand in Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe was hospitalized because of severe dehydration and moved to intensive care. Hospital reports later said his condition was stable while he remained under treatment.
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Bio/Wiki
| Religion | Buddhism |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
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Personal Life
| Hobby | Reading books |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1995 |
Family
| Father | Esmond Wickremesinghe (lawyer, journalist) |
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| Mother | Nalini Wickremesinghe |
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| Spouse | Maithree Wickremesinghe (professor, director of the Centre for Gender Studies at the University of Kelaniya) |
Career
| Political Party | United National Party (UNP) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Practiced law in Sri Lanka with a renowned Supreme Court lawyer in 1972. | |
| 2. Became a member of parliament at 28 and served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. | |
| 3. Focused on enhancing education by implementing policies as Education Minister. | |
| 4. Set up the Biyagama Special Economic Zone while serving as Minister of Industries. | |
| 5. Played a key role in signing the Ceasefire Agreement with LTTE in 2002. | |
| 6. Revitalized the Western Region Megapolis project in 2015. | |
| 7. Initiated the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to investigate corruption cases. | |
| 8. Elected to Sri Lankan Parliament in 1977, beginning his political career. | |
| 9. Led peace efforts and negotiations with the Tamil Tigers (LTTE) during the civil war. | |
| 10. Introduced economic liberalization reforms and established industrial parks for export-led growth. |
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