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Amidst the continuing political crisis and the proposed no-confidence motion against him, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday celebrated his 69th birthday, with cheers, wishes and religious ceremonies in various parts of the country. Our picture shows some of the wellwishers who came to Temple Trees to wish him all the best. Pic by Amila Gamage

 

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