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Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremensinghe Takes Over As Acting President Of Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe took oath as the acting president of Sri Lanka, hours after the resignation of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. On July 15, the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka Jayantha Jayasuria administered the oath of office to Wickremesinghe, who will be working as an acting President, until election of the new president, likely on July 20. Meanwhile, Gotabaya who resigned is in Singapore, amid protests.
Tags: PM Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Resignation, Interim President
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa Resignation Accepted, New Sri Lankan President Appointment Soon
Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned as the President of Sri Lanka and is currently in Singapore. On July 15, the resignation of Rajapaksa was accepted, confirmed by Sri Lankan Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. " The legal process will follow ..members will be invited tomorrow", said Abeywardena. Furthermore, the resignation came after the citizens of Sri Lanka came on the roads, demanding his resignation, after the worst economic situation in Sri… read-more
Tags: Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sri Lankan President, Resignation, Speaker Mahinda, Economic crisis
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa Set To Resign, New Sri Lankan President To Be Appointed On July 20
The Sri Lanka Assembly Speaker confirmed the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, on July 13. Notably, Rajapaksa flew to the Maldives in a private chopper amid the ongoing protest over the worst economic crisis of the nation. However, before leaving, Gotabaya submitted his resignation, which will be officially announced on July 13. Furthermore, the new President of Sri Lanka will be elected on July 20.
Tags: Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President, Resignation, Assembly Speaker
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Sudhir Chaudhary To Join Aaj Tak As Consulting Editor After Resigning Zee News
Sudhir Chaudhary to join Aaj Tak as a consulting editor, ten days after his resignation from Zee was acknowledged. According to an email, Chaudhary and Aaj Tak are working together to create a new program anchored by him. "The natural home for a household name in news is always Aaj Tak!" said the email. Chaudhary quit as editor-in-chief and CEO of Zee News, citing desire to start his own enterprise.
Tags: AajTak, Zee News, Resignation, Consulting editor, Sudhir Chaudhary
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Will Resign On July 13 Amid Worst Economic Crisis
Sri Lanka Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena confirmed the whereabouts of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and said, he has left the island and is in a nearby country. On July 11, he added that the President will be back by July 13. Meanwhile, Rajapaksa has officially conveyed to PM Ranil Wickremesinghe that he will resign on July 13 as previously announced. Notably, the resignation of Rajapaksa came amid worst economic-crisis in Sri-Lanka.
Tags: Economic crisis, Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Resignation, speaker
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Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe Willing To Step Down; Pave Room For All-Party Govt
The party leaders in Sri Lanka were informed on July 9 by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe that he is ready to step down and allow an all-party administration to assume office. This comes after Sajith Premadasa, the leader of the opposition, called on the President and Prime Minister to resign. "No fake discussions. The President and the Prime Minister must resign immediately," Premadasa said in a statement.
Tags: Sri Lanka, Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Resignation, Sri Lanka Crisis
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Protesters Invade President's Residence; PM Summons Emergency Meeting: Sri Lanka
Thousands of demonstrators who were asking for the resignation of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa scaled security barriers and invaded his official mansion. They scaled security barriers to get inside, dodging tear gas and water cannons as Rajapaksa departed the premises. The military and police were unable to control the mob. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened an emergency meeting of party leaders to examine the issue… read-more
Tags: Sri Lanka, President, Prime Minister, protestors, Resignation
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Kerala Cabinet Minister Saji Cheriyan Announces Resignation
Kerala Minister Saji Cheriyan announced resignation from the post of Cultural Affairs and Fisheries Ministry on July 6. The decision was taken in view of criticism from various quarters, including the Opposition, over his controversial remarks against the Constitution. Although he apologised for his remark, many leaders demanded the sacking of Cheriya. Moreover, Saji said he has submitted his resignation to CM Pinarayi Vijayan, calling it an… read-more
Tags: Kerala Minister, Saji Cheriyan, Controversial Remark, Pinarayi Vijayan, Resignation
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BJP Eyes Maharashtra Govt After Maharashtra CM's Resignation
After the resignation of Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, the BJP is likely to stake claims to form Maharashtra-Government. If BJP forms state-government, with the support of Shiv Sena MLAs, Devendra Fadnavis is likey to be Chief Minister. With this, it will be third time, that Fadnavis, the former CM of Maharashtra will be the CM. Notably, after Maha Vikas Aghadi, the BJP is the only largest party with 106-MLAs.
Tags: BJP Government, Maharashtra Political Crisis, Uddhav Thackeray, Devendra Fadnavis, Resignation
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Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Submits Resignation: Maharashtra Political Crisis
Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray resigned as the Maharashtra CM, in the late evening of June 29. The development came after the Supreme Court bench reviewed a petition, challenging the ordered floor-test, and asked the Uddhav Thackeray-led government to prove the majority to continue with the Maha Vikas Aghadi Government. Meanwhile, Thackeray while submitting his resignation said not interested "in playing the numbers' game". With this,… read-more
Tags: Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra CM, Resignation, Shiv Sena, Floor Test
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