Talking about the election that he won, quoted on Huffington Post (March 11, 2015), "Maithripala Sirisena Sworn In As Sri Lanka's New President After Stunning Election Upset"
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Beyond the significance of this election to Sri Lanka, it is also a symbol of hope for those who support democracy all around the world. International and domestic monitors and observers were permitted to do their jobs. Sri Lankans from all segments of society cast their ballots peacefully, and the voice of the people was respected
— Maithripala Sirisena
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About Maithripala Sirisena
Maithripala Sirisena (Sinhalese: මෛත්රිපාල සිරිසේන; Tamil: மைத்திரிபால சிறிசேன; born 3 September 1951) is the 7th and current president of Sri Lanka since January 9, 2015, who is preceded by Mahinda Rajapaksa. He is the first president that hails from the North Central Province of Sri Lanka.
About Maithripala Sirisena
Maithripala Sirisena (Sinhalese: මෛත්රිපාල සිරිසේන; Tamil: மைத்திரிபால சிறிசேன; born 3 September 1951) is the 7th and current president of Sri Lanka since January 9, 2015, who is preceded by Mahinda Rajapaksa. He is the first president that hails from the North Central Province of Sri Lanka.
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