Page 2 - Latest Updates on Mahinda Rajapaksa
Ready to make any sacrifice for people: Lankan PM amid pressure to resign
Mahinda Rajapaksa, 76, under intense pressure from within his own party to resign, was gathering his supporters to apply counterpressure not to stand down
 "Ready to make any sacrifice for people: Lankan PM amid pressure to resign")
Lanka's defence ministry asks people to assist in managing economic crisis
The declaration, made in an extraordinary gazette late Friday, gives Rajapaksa sweeping powers to suspend laws, detain people and seize property
 "Lanka's defence ministry asks people to assist in managing economic crisis")
Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa likely to resign as economic crisis worsens
The Sri Lankan Cabinet had been informed that owing to the failure of the Prime Minister to cope with the country's ongoing economic crisis, Mahinda Rajapaksa has sought to resign from his position
Sri Lanka again put under state of emergency as economic crisis continues
Sri Lanka's government has been facing a wave of protests around the country with an increasingly furious public demanding its resignation.
 "Sri Lanka again put under state of emergency as economic crisis continues")
Lankan parliament to meet for session amid opposition's no-trust motions
Opposition party SJB handed over to the parliamentary Speaker motions of no-confidence against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the government for mishandling the country's worst economic crisis
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Sri Lanka opposition seeks no-confidence vote on Rajapaksas
Protesters on Tuesday were in the 25th day of their occupation of the entrance to the president's office, demanding the resignations of Rajapaksa family members
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Lanka govt to provide cash to low income families hit by economic crisis
The Sri Lankan government announced that it will provide cash allowances ranging between Rs 3,000 and Rs 7,500 to low income families "severely affected" by the current economic crisis in the country.
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Sri Lanka: Former President Maithripala Srisena calls for fresh elections
The former president added that he could not stay at home when the people were in a state of distress with thousands of problems in the country
Sri Lankan leaders promise to address challenges amid economic crisis
The Sri Lankan government is taking various approaches to address current challenges faced by the country, the nation's President and the PM said in their messages on the International Labour Day.
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Sri Lanka's powerful Buddhist clergy threatens to issue anti-govt decree
The Buddhist clergy has decided to come out to press for the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to make way for an interim government
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President Rajapaksa agrees to remove brother as Sri Lankan PM: Lawmaker
Sri Lanka's president has agreed to replace his older brother as prime minister in a proposed interim government to solve a political impasse, a prominent lawmaker said Friday.
HC Baglay reiterates India's continued commitment to support Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is facing one of its worst economic crises resulting in widespread protests against the Rajapaksa family leaders, including President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and PM Mahinda Rajapaksa
 "HC Baglay reiterates India's continued commitment to support Sri Lanka")
Sri Lanka trade unions, on strike, demand ouster of president and PM
The crisis is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices
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Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa to discuss formation of all-party govt on April 29
A letter to all party leaders in the ruling coalition said the government was in agreement to form an all-party government comprising parties represented in Parliament
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Will not resign, says Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa amid economic crisis
Speaking about the island-wide protests demanding the Prime Minister and the government's resignation, Rajapaksa said the issues should be resolved through negotiations
Sri Lanka cabinet clears proposal to clip President Rajapaksa's power
Decision follows announcement from main opposition party that it has garnered enough support for a no-trust vote against the government.
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No-trust vote likely in Lanka after Oppn gets hold of required support
Stocks plunge nearly 10%
 "No-trust vote likely in Lanka after Oppn gets hold of required support")
Lankan stocks fall as trading resumes after 2 weeks amid deepening crisis
Sri Lanka Stock Market Colombo All-Share Index fell as much as 6.7% while blue-chip index slumped 5.2% within seconds of resumption of trading
Situation tense near Lankan PM's residence amid anti-government protests
Food and fuel shortages, soaring prices and power cuts are affecting a large number of the people resulting in massive protests in the country
Thousands of students mob Sri Lanka PM's home over economic trouble
Dozens were demonstrating from the parapet and boundary walls of the official residence - in images similar to that of a seize
