The official theme song to mark Maithripala Sirisena's first year in office has been removed from Youtube, following severe criticism leveled at it.

The anniversary song came under severe criticism in social media platforms for featuring several kings from the Polonnaruwa era including Parakramabahu the Great, thereby drawing parallels with them and the President.

The song also offers blessings to President Sirisena to "rule the land forever", in stark violation of basic tenets of democracy and good governance.

A screen grab captured before the video was removed shows that by the time it reached 872 views, there were 111 'dislikes' and only two 'likes', indicating the disapproval rate among the viewers.

President Sirisena, in his election campaign, had repeatedly assured that he would not be a 'king' but will function as a democratically elected President. 

The song has been produced by two individuals, namely Imran Cader and Dr. Arosha Fernando. The latter uploaded it on his his Youtube channel, only to remove it several hours later.

The President is yet to make an official comment on the matter.