Namal Rajapaksa, born on April 10, 1986, is a prominent Sri Lankan politician and lawyer. He is a member of the Sri Lankan Parliament and represents the Hambantota District. Namal is the eldest son of Mahinda Rajapaksa, the former President and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, and Shiranthi Rajapaksa, a former First Lady of Sri Lanka.
Namal attended S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, where he excelled in sports, particularly rugby. He later pursued higher education in law, graduating with a law degree from Cardiff University in the United Kingdom and completing the bar examination in Sri Lanka.
He entered politics by joining the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and was elected to Parliament in 2010. His political career has been marked by his involvement in various developmental projects and youth programs. Namal has also been associated with several controversies, including allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of power, which have often placed him under public scrutiny.
In addition to his political career, Namal is known for his involvement in sports administration and his efforts to promote rugby in Sri Lanka. He has served as the president of the Tharunyata Hetak organization, which focuses on youth empowerment and development.
Namal Rajapaksa’s career has been both influential and controversial, reflecting the complex dynamics of Sri Lankan politics and the significant legacy of the Rajapaksa family in the country’s political landscape (Wikipedia) (Wikipedia) (Wikipedia).
