Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
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The Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is the head and most senior member of parliament in the cabinet of ministers. It is the second-most powerful position in Sri Lanka's executive branch behind the president[failed verification], who is the constitutional chief executive. The Cabinet is collectively held accountable to parliament for their policies and actions.
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Prime Minister of Sri Lanka | |
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ශ්රී ලංකා අග්රාමාත්ය இலங்கை பிரதமர் | |
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Status | Head of the cabinet of ministers |
Member of | |
Reports to | President Parliament |
Residence | Temple Trees |
Seat | Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte |
Nominator | Parliament of Sri Lanka |
Appointer | President of Sri Lanka |
Term length | Five years |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
Precursor | Chief Secretary of Ceylon |
Inaugural holder | Don Stephen Senanayake |
Formation | 14 October 1947; 76 years ago (1947-10-14) |
Succession | First |
Website | Prime Minister's Office |
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Dinesh Gunawardena has been prime minister since 22 July 2022, after Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the President.[1]