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Executive branch Sri Lanka, in 35 editions.
The entry for Sri Lanka published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Ranasinghe PREMADASA (since 2 January 1989)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Dingiri Banda WIJETUNGE (since 6 March 1989)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 19 December 1988 (next to be held NA December 1994); results - Ranasinghe PREMADASA (UNP) 50%, Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE (SLFP) 45%, other 5%
- Parliament:
- last held 15 February 1989 (next to be held by NA February 1995);
- results - UNP 51%, SLFP 32%, SLMC 4%, TULF 3%, USA 3%, EROS 3%, MEP 1%, other 3%;
- seats - (225 total) UNP 125, SLFP 67, other 33
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Ranasinghe PREMADASA (since 2 January 1989)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Dingiri Banda WIJETUNGE (since 6 March 1989)
President:
last held 19 December 1988 (next to be held NA December 1994); results -
Ranasinghe PREMADASA (UNP) 50%, Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE (SLFP) 45%, other 5%
Parliament:
last held 15 February 1989 (next to be held by NA February 1995); results -
UNP 51%, SLFP 32%, SLMC 4%, TULF 3%, USA 3%, EROS 3%, MEP 1%, other 3%;
seats - (225 total) UNP 125, SLFP 67, other 33
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 19 December 1988 (next to be held NA December 1994);
- results - Ranasinghe PREMADASA (UNP) 50%, Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE (SLFP) 45%, other 5%;
- note - following the assassination of President PREMADASA on 1 May 1993, Prime Minister WIJETUNGA became acting president;
- on 7 May 1993, he was confirmed by a vote of Parliament to finish out the term of the assassinated president
- Parliament:
- last held 15 February 1989 (next to be held by NA February 1995);
- results - UNP 51%, SLFP 32%, SLMC 4%, TULF 3%, USA 3%, EROS 3%, MEP 1%, other 3%;
- seats - (225 total) UNP 125, SLFP 67, other 33
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Dingiri Banda WIJETUNGA (since 7 May 1993)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (since 7 May 1993)
president, prime minister, CabinetPresident:
Chief of State:
President Ranasinghe PREMADASA (since 2 January 1989)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Dingiri Banda WIJETUNGE (since 6 March 1989)
last held 19 December 1988 (next to be held NA December 1994); results -
Ranasinghe PREMADASA (UNP) 50%, Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE (SLFP) 45%, other 5% 5%;
note - following the assassination of President PREMADASA on 1 May 1993,
Prime Minister WIJETUNGA became acting president; on 7 May 1993, he was
confirmed by a vote of Parliament to finish out the term of the assassinated
president
Parliament:
last held 15 February 1989 (next to be held by NA February 1995); results -
UNP 51%, SLFP 32%, SLMC 4%, TULF 3%, USA 3%, EROS 3%, MEP 1%, other 3%;
seats - (225 total) UNP 125, SLFP 67, other 33
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Dingiri Banda WIJETUNGA (since 7 May 1993)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (since 7 May 1993)
The entry for Sri Lanka did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the Prime Minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist;
- election last held 9 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 2000);
- results - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (People's Alliance) 62%, Srima DISSANAYAKE (United National Party) 37%, other 1%
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Chandrika
Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994); note - Sirimavo
BANDARANAIKE is the Prime Minister; in Sri Lanka the president is
considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the
government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of
dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when
both offices exist; election last held 9 November 1994 (next to be
held NA November 2000); results - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA
(People's Alliance) 62%, Srima DISSANAYAKE (United National Party)
37%, other 1%
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president in consultation with the
prime minister
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994) was elected for a six-year term by popular vote;
- note - Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist;
- election last held 9 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 2000);
- results - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (People's Alliance) 62%, Srima DISSANAYAKE (United National Party) 37%, other 1%
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
chief of state and head of government: President Chandrika
Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994); 1994) was elected for a
six-year term by popular vote; note - SirimavoPrime Minister;
prime minister; in Sri Lanka the president is
the chief of state and the head of the
contrast to the more common practice of
the president and the prime minister when
election last held 9 November 1994 (next to be
2000); results - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA
Alliance) 62%, Srima DISSANAYAKE (United National Party)
1%
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the president in consultation with the
the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist
- head of government:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections :
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 9 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 2000)
- election results :
- Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA elected president;
- percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (People's Alliance) 62%, Srima DISSANAYAKE (United National Party) 37%, other 1%
chief of state: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12
November 1994); note - Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime minister; in
Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state
and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common
practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime
minister when both offices exist
head of government: President Chandrika
(since 12 November 1994) was elected for a 1994); note - Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the
six-year term by popular vote;
minister; in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both
chief of state and the head of the government, this is in
the more common practice of dividing the roles between
and the prime minister when both offices exist; exist
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the
prime minister
elections : president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
election last held 9 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 2000)2000); election results : Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA elected
president; percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (People's
(People's Alliance) 62%, Srima DISSANAYAKE (United National Party)
37%, other
cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the president in consultation with
the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note-Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist
- head of government:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note-Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 9 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 2000)
- election results:
- Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA elected president;
- percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (People's Alliance) 62%, Srima DISSANAYAKE (United National Party) 37%, other 1%
chief of state: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12
November 1994); note - Sirimavo note-Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime minister; in
Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state
and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common
practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime
minister when both offices exist
head of government: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA
(since 12 November 1994); note - Sirimavo note-Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime
minister; in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the
chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to
the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president
and the prime minister when both offices exist
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the
prime ministerelections : elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
election last held 9 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 2000)
election results : results: Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA elected
president; percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA
(People's Alliance) 62%, Srima DISSANAYAKE (United National Party)
37%, other 1%
- chief of state:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note--Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist
- head of government:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note--Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 9 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 2000)
- election results:
- Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA elected president;
- percent of vote--Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (People's Alliance) 62%, Srima DISSANAYAKE (United National Party) 37%, other 1%
chief of state: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12
12 November 1994); note-Sirimavo note--Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime minister; in
in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state
state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the
more common
the prime
head of government: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA
(since 12 November 1994); note-Sirimavo note--Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime
minister; in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the
chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to
to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president
president and the prime minister when both offices exist
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the
prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
election last held 9 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 2000)
election results: Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA elected
president; percent of vote - Chandrika vote--Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA
(People's Alliance) 62%, Srima DISSANAYAKE (United National Party)
37%, other 1%
- chief of state:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist
- head of government:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 21 December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005)
- election results:
- Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (PA) 51%,
- Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (UNP) 42%,
- other 7%
chief of state: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (sincenote--Sirimavo note - Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime minister;
head of government: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGAnote--Sirimavo note - Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE is the prime
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;9 November 1994 21 December 1999 (next to be held NA November 2000) December 2005)
election results: Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA electedreelected president; percent of vote--Chandrika vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA
(People's Alliance) 62%, Srima DISSANAYAKE (United National Party)
37%,1% 7%
- chief of state:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Ratnasiri WICKRAMANAYAKE (since 10 August 2000) is the prime minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist head of government: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Ratnasiri WICKRAMANAYAKE (since 10 August 2000) is the prime minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 21 December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005) election results: Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (PA) 51%, Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (UNP) 42%, other 7%
chief of state: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994); note - Sirimavo BANDARANAIKE Ratnasiri WICKRAMANAYAKE (since 10 August 2000) is the prime minister; in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices existSirimavo BANDARANAIKE Ratnasiri WICKRAMANAYAKE (since 10 August 2000) is the prime minister; in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist
- chief of state:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (since 9 December 2001) is the prime minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government, in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist
- head of government:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (since 9 December 2001) is the prime minister;
- in Sri Lanka the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government, in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 21 December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005)
- election results:
- Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (PA) 51%,
- Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (UNP) 42%,
- other 7%
chief of state: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994); note - Ratnasiri WICKRAMANAYAKE Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (since 10 August 2000) 9 December 2001) is the prime minister; in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist
head of government: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994); note - Ratnasiri WICKRAMANAYAKE Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (since 10 August 2000) 9 December 2001) is the prime minister; in Sri Lanka the president is considered to be both the chief of state and the head of the government, this is in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 21 December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005)
election results: Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA reelected president; percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (PA) 51%, Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (UNP) 42%, other 7%
- chief of state:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (since 9 December 2001) is the prime minister;
- the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (since 9 December 2001) is the prime minister;
- the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 21 December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005)
- election results:
- Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (PA) 51%,
- Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (UNP) 42%,
- other 7%
chief of state: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994); note - Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (since 9 December 2001) is the prime minister; in Sri Lanka the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government, in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist government
head of government: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994); note - Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (since 9 December 2001) is the prime minister; in Sri Lanka the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government, in contrast to the more common practice of dividing the roles between the president and the prime minister when both offices exist government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 21 December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005)
election results: Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA reelected president; percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (PA) 51%, Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (UNP) 42%, other 7%
- chief of state:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Mahinda RAJAPAKSE (since 6 April 2004)i s the prime minister;
- the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Mahinda RAJAPAKSE (since 6 April 2004) is the prime minister;
- the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 21 December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005)
- election results:
- Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA 51%,
- Ranil WICKREMASINGHE 42%,
- other 7%
chief of state: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994); note - Ranil WICKREMASINGHE Mahinda RAJAPAKSE (since 9 December 2001) is 6 April 2004)i s the prime minister; the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994); note - Ranil WICKREMASINGHE Mahinda RAJAPAKSE (since 9 December 2001) 6 April 2004) is the prime minister; the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 21 December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005)
election results: Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA reelected president; percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (PA) 51%, Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (UNP) 42%, other 7%
- chief of state:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Mahinda RAJAPAKSE (since 6 April 2004) is the prime minister;
- the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994);
- note - Mahinda RAJAPAKSE is the prime minister (since 6 April 2004);
- the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 21 December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005)
- election results:
- Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA 51%,
- Ranil WICKREMASINGHE 42%,
- other 7%
chief of state: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994); note - Mahinda RAJAPAKSE (since 6 April 2004)i s 2004) is the prime minister; the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994); note - Mahinda RAJAPAKSE (since 6 April 2004) is the prime minister; minister (since 6 April 2004); the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 21 December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005)
election results: Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA reelected president; percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA 51%, Ranil WICKREMASINGHE 42%, other 7%
- chief of state:
- President Mahinda RAJAPAKSE (since 19 November 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- Ratnasiri WICKREMANAYAKE (since 21 November 2005) holds the ceremonial title of prime minister
- head of government:
- President Mahinda RAJAPAKSE (since 19 November 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 17 November 2005 (next to be held 2011)
- election results:
- Mahinda RAJAPAKSE elected president;
- percent of vote - Mahinda RAJAPAKSE 50.3%,
- Ranil WICKREMESINGHE 48.4%,
- other 1.3%
chief of state: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA Mahinda RAJAPAKSE (since 12 19 November 1994); 2005); note - Mahinda RAJAPAKSE (since 6 April 2004) is the prime minister; the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government government; Ratnasiri WICKREMANAYAKE (since 21 November 2005) holds the ceremonial title of prime minister
head of government: President Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (since 12 November 1994); note - Mahinda RAJAPAKSE is the prime minister (since 6 April 2004); the president is considered both the chief of state and head of government 19 November 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 21 December 1999 17 November 2005 (next to be held NA December 2005) 2011)
election results: Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA reelected Mahinda RAJAPAKSE elected president; percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA 51%, Mahinda RAJAPAKSE 50.3%, Ranil WICKREMASINGHE 42%, WICKREMESINGHE 48.4%, other 7% 1.3%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Mahinda RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- Ratnasiri WICKREMANAYAKE (since 21 November 2005) holds the largely ceremonial title of prime minister
- head of government:
- President Mahinda RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 November 2005 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- Mahinda RAJAPAKSA elected president;
- percent of vote - Mahinda RAJAPAKSA 50.3%,
- Ranil WICKREMESINGHE 48.4%,
- other 1.3%
chief of state: President Mahinda RAJAPAKSE RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; Ratnasiri WICKREMANAYAKE (since 21 November 2005) holds the largely ceremonial title of prime minister
head of government: President Mahinda RAJAPAKSE RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 November 2005 (next to be held in 2011)
election results: Mahinda RAJAPAKSE RAJAPAKSA elected president; percent of vote - Mahinda RAJAPAKSE RAJAPAKSA 50.3%, Ranil WICKREMESINGHE 48.4%, other 1.3%
- chief of state:
- President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- Ratnasiri WICKREMANAYAKE (since 21 November 2005) holds the largely ceremonial title of prime minister
- head of government:
- President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 November 2005 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- Mahinda RAJAPAKSA elected president;
- percent of vote - Mahinda RAJAPAKSA 50.3%,
- Ranil WICKREMESINGHE 48.4%,
- other 1.3%
chief of state:
President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; Ratnasiri WICKREMANAYAKE (since 21 November 2005) holds the largely ceremonial title of prime minister
head of government:
President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 November 2005 (next to be held in 2011)
election results:
Mahinda RAJAPAKSA elected president; percent of vote - Mahinda RAJAPAKSA 50.3%, Ranil WICKREMESINGHE 48.4%, other 1.3%
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- Dissanayake Mudiyanselage JAYARATNE holds the largely ceremonial title of prime minister (since 21 April 2010)
- head of government:
- President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (two-term limit); election last held on 26 January 2010 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Mahinda RAJAPAKSA reelected president for second term;
- percent of vote - Mahinda RAJAPAKSA 57.88%,
- Sarath FONSEKA 40.15%,
- other 1.97%
chief of state:
President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; Ratnasiri WICKREMANAYAKE (since 21 November 2005) Dissanayake Mudiyanselage JAYARATNE holds the largely ceremonial title of prime minister (since 21 April 2010)
head of government:
President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); (two-term limit); election last held on 17 November 2005 26 January 2010 (next to be held in 2011) 2016)
election results:
Mahinda RAJAPAKSA elected president; reelected president for second term; percent of vote - Mahinda RAJAPAKSA 50.3%, Ranil WICKREMESINGHE 48.4%, 57.88%, Sarath FONSEKA 40.15%, other 1.3% 1.97%
- chief of state:
- President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- Dissanayake Mudiyanselage JAYARATNE holds the largely ceremonial title of prime minister (since 21 April 2010)
- head of government:
- President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term, eligible for a second term; election last held on 26 January 2010 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Mahinda RAJAPAKSA reelected president for second term;
- percent of vote - Mahinda RAJAPAKSA 57.88%,
- Sarath FONSEKA 40.15%,
- other 1.97%
chief of state:
President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; Dissanayake Mudiyanselage JAYARATNE holds the largely ceremonial title of prime minister (since 21 April 2010)
head of government:
President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (two-term limit); term, eligible for a second term; election last held on 26 January 2010 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:
Mahinda RAJAPAKSA reelected president for second term; percent of vote - Mahinda RAJAPAKSA 57.88%, Sarath FONSEKA 40.15%, other 1.97%
- chief of state:
- President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- Dissanayake Mudiyanselage JAYARATNE holds the largely ceremonial title of prime minister (since 21 April 2010)
- head of government:
- President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term, eligible for a second term; election last held on 26 January 2010 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA reelected president for second term;
- percent of vote - Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA 57.88%,
- Sarath FONSEKA 40.15%,
- other 1.97%
chief of state:
President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; Dissanayake Mudiyanselage JAYARATNE holds the largely ceremonial title of prime minister (since 21 April 2010)
head of government:
President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a six-year term, eligible for a second term; election last held on 26 January 2010 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:
Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA reelected president for second term; percent of vote - Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA 57.88%, Sarath FONSEKA 40.15%, other 1.97%
- chief of state:
- President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- Dissanayake Mudiyanselage JAYARATNE holds the largely ceremonial title of prime minister (since 21 April 2010)
- head of government:
- President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term, eligible for a second term; election last held on 26 January 2010 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA re-elected president;
- percent of vote - Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA 57.88%,
- Sarath FONSEKA 40.15%,
- other 1.97%
chief of state:
President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; Dissanayake Mudiyanselage JAYARATNE holds the largely ceremonial title of prime minister (since 21 April 2010)
head of government:
President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a six-year term, eligible for a second term; election last held on 26 January 2010 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:
Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA reelected president for second term; re-elected president; percent of vote - Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA 57.88%, Sarath FONSEKA 40.15%, other 1.97%
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- President Maithripala SIRISENA (since 9 January 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 9 January 2015) holds the title of prime minister
- head of government:
- President Maithripala SIRISENA (since 9 January 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 6-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 8 January 2015 (next to be held by January 2021);
- note - the January 2015 election was held nearly 2 years ahead of schedule
- election results:
- Maithripala SIRISENA elected president;
- percent of vote - Maithripala SIRISENA (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) 51.3%,
- Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) 47.6%,
- other 1.1%
chief of state:Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA Maithripala SIRISENA (since 19 November 2005); 9 January 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Dissanayake Mudiyanselage JAYARATNE Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 9 January 2015) holds the largely ceremonial title of prime minister (since 21 April 2010)
head of government:Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA Maithripala SIRISENA (since 19 November 2005) 9 January 2015)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a
elections:six-year term, eligible 6-year term (eligible for a second term; term); election last held on 26 8 January 2010 2015 (next to be held in 2016) by January 2021); note - the January 2015 election was held nearly 2 years ahead of schedule
election results:
Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA re-elected57.88%, Sarath FONSEKA 40.15%, (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) 47.6%, other 1.97% 1.1%
- chief of state:
- President Maithripala SIRISENA (since 9 January 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 9 January 2015) holds the title of prime minister
- head of government:
- President Maithripala SIRISENA (since 9 January 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 8 January 2015 (next to be held by January 2020);
- note - the January 2015 election was held nearly 2 years ahead of schedule
- election results:
- Maithripala SIRISENA elected president;
- percent of vote - Maithripala SIRISENA (SLFP) 51.3%,
- Mahinda RAJAPAKSA (SLFP) 47.6%,
- other 1.1%
chief of state: President Maithripala SIRISENA (since 9 January 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 9 January 2015) holds the title of prime minister
head of government: President Maithripala SIRISENA (since 9 January 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 6-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 January 2015 (next to be held by January 2021); 2020); note - the January 2015 election was held nearly 2 years ahead of schedule
election results: Maithripala SIRISENA elected president; percent of vote - Maithripala SIRISENA (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) (SLFP) 51.3%, Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) (SLFP) 47.6%, other 1.1%
- chief of state:
- President Maithripala SIRISENA (since 9 January 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- Prime Minister Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 9 January 2015)
- head of government:
- President Maithripala SIRISENA (since 9 January 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 8 January 2015 (next to be held by January 2020)
- election results:
- Maithripala SIRISENA elected president;
- percent of vote - Maithripala SIRISENA (SLFP) 51.3%,
- Mahinda RAJAPAKSA (SLFP) 47.6%,
- other 1.1%
chief of state: President Maithripala SIRISENA (since 9 January 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 9 January 2015) holds the title of prime minister
head of government: President Maithripala SIRISENA (since 9 January 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 January 2015 (next to be held by January 2020); note - the January 2015 election was held nearly 2 years ahead of schedule 2020)
election results: Maithripala SIRISENA elected president; percent of vote - Maithripala SIRISENA (SLFP) 51.3%, Mahinda RAJAPAKSA (SLFP) 47.6%, other 1.1%
- chief of state:
- President Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA (since 18 November 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- Prime Minister Mahinda RAJAPAKSA (since 21 November 2019)
- head of government:
- Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA (elected 16 November, sworn in 18 November 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 16 November 2019 (next to by held in 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among members of Parliament for a 5-year term)
- election results:
- Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA elected president;
- percent of vote - Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA (SLPP) 52.2%,
- Sajith PREMADASA (UNP) 42%,
- other 5.8%
chief of state: President Maithripala SIRISENA Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA (since 9 January 2015); 18 November 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Ranil WICKREMESINGHE Mahinda RAJAPAKSA (since 9 January 2015) 21 November 2019)
head of government: President Maithripala SIRISENA (since 9 January 2015) Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA (elected 16 November, sworn in 18 November 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 January 2015 16 November 2019 (next to be by held in 2024); prime minister appointed by January 2020) the president from among members of Parliament for a 5-year term)
election results: Maithripala SIRISENA Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA elected president; percent of vote - Maithripala SIRISENA (SLFP) 51.3%, Mahinda Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA (SLFP) 47.6%, (SLPP) 52.2%, Sajith PREMADASA (UNP) 42%, other 1.1% 5.8%
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA (since 18 November 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- Prime Minister Mahinda RAJAPAKSA (since 21 November 2019)
- head of government:
- President Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA (since 18 November 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 16 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among members of Parliament for a 5-year term)
- election results:
- Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA elected president;
- percent of vote - Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA (SLPP) 52.2%,
- Sajith PREMADASA (UNP) 42%,
- other 5.8%
chief of state: President Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA (since 18 November 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Mahinda RAJAPAKSA (since 21 November 2019)
head of government: President Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA (elected 16 November, sworn in (since 18 November 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 November 2019 (next to by be held in 2024); prime minister appointed by the president from among members of Parliament for a 5-year term)
election results: Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA elected president; percent of vote - Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA (SLPP) 52.2%, Sajith PREMADASA (UNP) 42%, other 5.8%
- chief of state:
- President Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 20 July 2022);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- prime minister (vacant)
- head of government:
- President Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 20 July 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 16 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among members of Parliament for a 5-year term)
- election results:
- Ranil WICKREMESINGHE elected president by Parliament on 20 July 2022; WICKREMESINGH 134 votes, Dullas ALAHAPPERUNA 82 votes
Note : amid public protests which began in March 2022, President Gotabaya RAJAPAKSE fled the country on 13 July and Ranil WICKREMESINGHE became acting president; RAJAPAKSE announced his resignation on the 14th, which was accepted by the speaker of Parliament the following day; Parliament on 20 July elected WICKREMESINGHE as president; vote - Ranil WICKREMESINGHE - 134, Dullas ALAHAPPERUMA - 82
chief of state: President Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 18 November 2019); note - 20 July 2022); the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Mahinda RAJAPAKSA (since 21 November 2019) prime minister (vacant)
head of government: President Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 18 November 2019) 20 July 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister appointed by the president from among members of Parliament for a 5-year term)
election results: Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA Ranil WICKREMESINGHE elected president by Parliament on 20 July 2022; WICKREMESINGH 134 votes, Dullas ALAHAPPERUNA 82 votes
Note : amid public protests which began in March 2022, President Gotabaya RAJAPAKSE fled the country on 13 July and Ranil WICKREMESINGHE became acting president; percent RAJAPAKSE announced his resignation on the 14th, which was accepted by the speaker of Parliament the following day; Parliament on 20 July elected WICKREMESINGHE as president; vote - Gotabaya RAJAPAKSA (SLPP) 52.2%, Sajith PREMADASA (UNP) 42%, other 5.8% Ranil WICKREMESINGHE - 134, Dullas ALAHAPPERUMA - 82
- chief of state:
- President Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 20 July 2022);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- Prime Minister Dinesh GUNAWARDENA (since 22 July 2022)
- head of government:
- President Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 20 July 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 16 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among members of Parliament for a 5-year term)
- election results:
- Ranil WICKREMESINGHE elected president by Parliament on 20 July 2022; Parliament vote - WICKREMESINGHE (UNP) 134, Dullas ALAHAPPERUNA (SLPP) 82
Note : amid public protests which began in March 2022, President Gotabaya RAJAPAKSE fled the country on 13 July and Ranil WICKREMESINGHE became acting president; RAJAPAKSE announced his resignation on the 14th, which was accepted by the speaker of Parliament the following day
chief of state: President Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 20 July 2022); the president is both chief of state and head of government; prime minister (vacant) Prime Minister Dinesh GUNAWARDENA (since 22 July 2022)
head of government: President Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 20 July 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister appointed by the president from among members of Parliament for a 5-year term)
election results: Ranil WICKREMESINGHE elected president by Parliament on 20 July 2022; WICKREMESINGH 134 votes, Parliament vote - WICKREMESINGHE (UNP) 134, Dullas ALAHAPPERUNA (SLPP) 82 votes
Note : amid public protests which began in March 2022, President Gotabaya RAJAPAKSE fled the country on 13 July and Ranil WICKREMESINGHE became acting president; RAJAPAKSE announced his resignation on the 14th, which was accepted by the speaker of Parliament the following day; Parliament on 20 July elected WICKREMESINGHE as president; vote - Ranil WICKREMESINGHE - 134, Dullas ALAHAPPERUMA - 82 day
- chief of state:
- President Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE (since 23 September 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Harini AMARASURIYA (since 24 September 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 21 September 2024 (next to be held in 2029);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
2024: Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE elected president; percent of vote after reallocation - Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE (JVP) 55.9%, Sajith PREMADASA (SJB) 44.1%
2022: Ranil WICKREMESINGHE elected president by Parliament on 20 July 2022; Parliament vote - WICKREMESINGHE (UNP) 134, Dullas ALAHAPPERUMA (SLPP) 82
chief of state: President Ranil WICKREMESINGHE (since 20 July 2022); the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Dinesh GUNAWARDENA Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE (since 22 July 2022) 23 September 2024)
head of government: President Ranil WICKREMESINGHE Prime Minister Harini AMARASURIYA (since 20 July 2022) 24 September 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 November 2019 21 September 2024 (next to be held in 2024); 2029); prime minister appointed by the president from among members of Parliament for a 5-year term)
election results:
2024: Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE elected president; percent of vote after reallocation - Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE (JVP) 55.9%, Sajith PREMADASA (SJB) 44.1%
2022: Ranil WICKREMESINGHE elected president by Parliament on 20 July 2022; Parliament vote - WICKREMESINGHE (UNP) 134, Dullas ALAHAPPERUNA ALAHAPPERUMA (SLPP) 82
Note : amid public protests which began in March 2022, President Gotabaya RAJAPAKSE fled the country on 13 July and Ranil WICKREMESINGHE became acting president; RAJAPAKSE announced his resignation on the 14th, which was accepted by the speaker of Parliament the following day
- chief of state:
- President Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE (since 23 September 2024)
- head of government:
- President Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE (since 23 September 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prime minister appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 21 September 2024
- election results:
- 2024: Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE elected president; percent of vote after reallocation - Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE (JVP) 55.9%, Sajith PREMADASA (SJB) 44.1%
- expected date of next election:
- 2029
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE (since 23 September 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Harini AMARASURIYA President Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE (since 24 23 September 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 September 2024 (next to be held in 2029); prime minister appointed by the president
most recent election date: 21 September 2024
election results:
2024: Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE elected president; percent of vote after reallocation - Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE (JVP) 55.9%, Sajith PREMADASA (SJB) 44.1%2022: Ranil WICKREMESINGHE elected expected date of next election: 2029
note: the president by Parliament on 20 July 2022; Parliament vote - WICKREMESINGHE (UNP) 134, Dullas ALAHAPPERUMA (SLPP) 82 is both chief of state and head of government
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