Who was Chandrika Kumaratunga in Sri Lanka?
Chandrika Kumaratunga
| Her Excellency Chandrika Kumaratunga | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chandrika Bandaranaike 29 June 1945 Colombo, British Ceylon |
| Political party | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
| Other political affiliations | People’s Alliance (1994–2004) United People’s Freedom Alliance (2004-2006) |
| Spouse(s) | Vijaya Kumaranatunga ( m. 1978; died 1988) |
When was Chandrika Bandaranaike president?
November 12, 1994 – November 19, 2005
Chandrika Kumaratunga/Presidential terms
Who is the first lady president in Sri Lanka?
Sirimavo Bandaranaike became the world’s first female head of government on 21 July 1960, holding the post for a non-consecutive 17 years. Her daughter, Chandrika Kumaratunga, became Sri Lanka’s first modern female head of state and president.
Who is the world’s first female Prime Minister?
The first female Prime Minister in the world was Sirimavo Bandaranaike. She was elected Prime Minister of Ceylon and Sri Lanka three times.
Who is the current oldest world leader?
10 oldest serving state leaders
| Rank | Name | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth II | 95 years, 188 days |
| 2 | Paul Biya | 88 years, 255 days |
| 3 | Michel Aoun | 88 years, 26 days |
| 4 | Mahmoud Abbas | 85 years, 345 days |
Who is the world first woman?
Sirimavo Bandaranaike
| The Honourable Sirimavo Bandaranaike | |
|---|---|
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | William Gopallawa |
| Prime Minister | Dudley Senanayake |
| Preceded by | Dudley Senanayake |
Who was the first woman born?
Many feminists see Lilith as not only the first woman but the first independent woman created. In the creation story she refuses to allow Adam to dominate her and flees the garden despite the consequences. In order to retain her freedom she must give up her children and in retaliation she steals the seed of Adam.
Where did Chandrika Bandaranaike grow up in Colombo?
Young Chandrika grew up in comfort of the wealthy Bandaranaike family at their mansion at Rosmead Place in Colombo and at their family seat of Horagolla Walauwa, which was her father’s constituency.
How did Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga get injured?
Kumaratunga was injured by a bomb in an assassination attempt at an election rally, one of two attacks blamed on the Tamil Tigers (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam), in which more than 30 people were killed.
What was the name of Chandrika Kumaratunga’s father?
She faced severe personal tragedies in her life with her father S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike and her husband, matinee idol cum politician Wijaya Kumaratunga being assassinated by political opponents in 1959 and 1988 respectively. She led the ‘Sri Lanka Freedom Party’ (‘SLFP’) for over a decade till 2005.
Who was the fifth president of Sri Lanka?
Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga (Sinhala: චන්ද්රිකා බණ්ඩාරනායක කුමාරතුංග,Tamil: சந்திரிகா பண்டாரநாயக்க குமாரதுங்க; born 29 June 1945) is a Sri Lankan politician who served as the fifth President of Sri Lanka, from 12 November 1994 to 19 November 2005.
