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Also Known As Mahinda Rajapakse
Born November 18, 1945 (age 80) • Sri Lanka • (Birthday in 5 days)
Title / Office prime minister (2019-2022), Sri Lanka • president (2005-2015), Sri Lanka
Political Affiliation United People’s Freedom Alliance

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