Sri Lanka 2005 Presidential Election

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2005 Candidates

RESULTS: 1999/1994 PRESIDENTIAL

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Past Presidents:
Kumaratunga,
Wijethunge,
Premadasa,
Jayawardane

2005 Candidates:
Wije Dias, Victor Hettigoda, Chamil Jayaneththi, Sirithunga Jayasooriya, Mahinda Rajapaksa, Anura Sarath De Silva, Aruna Soysa, Achala Asoka Suraweera, Ranil Wickramasinghe. [Withdrawn: Jayaweera Arachchige, Wimal Geeganage, Nelson Perera, Shantha Dharmadwaja]

Chandrika B. Kumaratunga
1994-2005

D. B. Wijethunge
1992-1993

R. Premadasa
1989-1992

J. R. Jayawardane
1977-1989

Mahinda Rajapaksa

Ranil Wickramasinghe

CHANGE Sri Lanka to be a Modern State whilst Fostering the National Heritage and Culture with Peaceful Co-existence among the Communities of Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims and others, instilling Economic Growth and Prosperity; and Maintaining Friendly Relationship with all Nations.

Present Position 
  Primer Minister of Sri Lanka

Birth
  1945 November 18th 

Education
  Richmond College (Galle)
  Nalanda College (colombo)
  Thurstan College (colombo) 

Professional Qualifications
  Attorney at Law 

Parliament Entry 
  Beliatta seat in 1970
  (Aged 24 Years) 

Portfolios Held 
  Minister of Labour (1994-96)
  Minister of fisheries and 
    Fisheries Harbours (1997-2001)
  Minister of Highways (2004-05)
  Opposition leader (2001-2004) 

Father
  D.A. Rajapaksa 
  [Founder Member of SLFP]

Spouse 
  Shiranthi Rajapaksa 
  [former Miss Sri Lanka]

Children
  Three Sons 
  [Namal,Yoshitha,Rohitha]

It is not the aim of my Party to seek the credit of achieving Peace alone. We will share the honour with all Parties who have contributed to this end. We will obtain the agreement of the South with regard to a common position based on this framework. We will negotiate with the LTTE.

Present Position 
  Leader of the opposition 

Birth  
  1949 March 24th 

Education
  Royal College 

Professional Qualifications
  LLB University of Ceylon
  Attorney At Law

Parliament Entry
  Biyagama Seat in 1977
  [Aged 28 years]
 
Portfolios Held 
  Deputy Minister of 
    Foreign Affairs (1977)
  Minister of youth Affairs
    and Employement (1978)
  Minister of Education (1980)
  Minister of Industries (1989-1994)
  Leader of UNP - 1994
  Minister of Science and 
    Technology (1990-1994)
  Leader of the House (1989-1994)
  Prime Minister 
   (1993-1994), (2001-2004)
  Opposition Leader (1994-2001),
   (2004-2005) 

Father
  Esmond Wickramasinghe - 
  [Press Magnate]

Mother
  Nalinie Wickramasinghe 
  [Daugter of Founder of Lake 
   House - Mr. D.R. Wijewardana]

Spouse 
  Maithree 
  [Lecturer at University 
   of Kelaniya]