Colombo (Sri Lanka) – Sri Lanka is moving toward bankruptcy and is facing political unrest. The leaders from the opposition parties have demanded the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksha and PM Mahinda Rajapaksha for a long time now. President Gotabaya Rajapaksha has declared an emergency in the country. This decision has been taken due to the worsening situation and political unrest in the country.
Sri Lanka’s Leader Declares State of Emergency Amid Protests – https://t.co/MfXpTUaYlF pic.twitter.com/SIQHvQxCx5
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The Sri Lankan citizens have held the Rajapaksha family responsible for the economic crisis in the country. The disappointment for the Rajapaksha family is increasing in the public. The PM, President, Defence Minister, Finance Minister and Sports Minister are from the Rajapaksha family. Due to the pressure of agitation in the country, Mahinda Rajapaksha has dismissed Basil Rajapaksha from the post of Finance Minister.
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