<p>Mahinda Rajapaksa, the wily 76-year-old patriarch of the powerful Rajapaksa clan, was once known as Sri Lanka’s man for all seasons, but the unprecedented anti-government protests triggered by the island nation’s unprecedented economic turmoil turned out to be a tsunami that forced him to resign as the prime minister. The island nation’s worst economic crisis since its independence from Britain in 1948 is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices. Thousands of demonstrators hit the streets across Sri Lanka since April 9 seeking resignation of President Gotabaya and Prime Minister Mahinda. Here is the full show Master Stroke for you. Stay connected for more updates. </p>
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